How To Fix DBMAN518 - ORACLE:

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 518

• Message text: ORACLE:

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN518 - ORACLE: ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN518 typically indicates an issue related to the Oracle database, specifically during database operations such as backup, restore, or other database management tasks. The error message may vary slightly depending on the context, but it generally points to a problem with the database connection or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Connection Issues: The error may arise if the SAP system cannot connect to the Oracle database due to network issues, incorrect connection parameters, or database service not running.
  Insufficient Privileges: The user account being used to connect to the Oracle database may not have the necessary permissions to perform the requested operation.
  Database Configuration: There may be issues with the Oracle database configuration, such as incorrect initialization parameters or resource limitations.
  Database State: The database might be in a state that does not allow the requested operation (e.g., in recovery mode, or in a read-only state).
  Resource Limitations: The database may be running out