How To Fix GEF_CORE_MSG004 - Cannot get the next key value for geometry; contact system administrator.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GEF_CORE_MSG - Message class for GEF core

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Cannot get the next key value for geometry; contact system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GEF_CORE_MSG004 - Cannot get the next key value for geometry; contact system administrator. ?

  The SAP error message GEF_CORE_MSG004 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the next key value for a geometry object. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Geographical Information System (GIS) or when dealing with spatial data in SAP HANA or other database systems that support spatial data types.
  Causes:
  
  Database 
  Configuration Issues: The database may not be properly configured to handle spatial data, or there may be issues with the spatial index.
  Key Generation Problems: The sequence or mechanism responsible for generating unique keys for geometry objects may be malfunctioning or misconfigured.
  Database Locking: There may be locks on the database tables that prevent the retrieval of the next key value.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or application may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the geometry data.
  Corrupted Data: There may be corruption in the spatial data or the associated metadata.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Configuration: Ensure that the database is correctly