How To Fix GT216 - Client copy to table & failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GT - Database utilities

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Client copy to table & failed

What causes this issue?

The table to be converted was previously cross-client and is now
becoming client-specific. Therefore, all data must be copied to the
existing clients.
The table could not be distributed to all clients in the system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether there are too many clients in the system. Check whether
the table is too large and, consequently, due to space problems cannot
be distributed to all clients.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GT216 - Client copy to table & failed ?

  The SAP error message GT216 typically indicates that there was a failure during a client copy operation, specifically related to a table. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes of GT216 Error
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being copied, such as foreign key violations or missing entries in related tables.
  
  
  Locking Issues: The table being copied might be locked by another process, preventing the client copy from accessing it.
  
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user performing the client copy may not have the necessary authorizations to read from or write to the specified tables.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems, insufficient memory, or disk space issues.
  
  
  Custom Code or Modifications: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might interfere with the standard client copy process.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the logs for more detailed error messages. You can check the client copy logs in transaction SCC3 or SCC4 to identify the specific table and the nature of the error.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction SE14 to check the consistency of the database tables involved. You can also run consistency checks for the affected tables.
  
  
  Release Locks: If the table is locked, identify the process holding the lock (using transaction SM12) and release it if appropriate.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user performing the client copy has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  Database Health Check: Check the database for any issues, such as space availability or performance problems. Ensure that the database is running optimally.
  
  
  Custom Code Review: If there are custom developments, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue. You may need to temporarily disable custom code to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Retry the Client Copy: After addressing the above issues, retry the client copy process. Sometimes, transient issues can cause failures that may not recur.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCC3: Display Client Copy Log
  SCC4: Client Administration
  SE14: Database Utility
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the GT216 error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on client copy processes and best practices.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages for a more in-depth analysis.