How To Fix GT500 - Start free space check before converting table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GT - Database utilities

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Start free space check before converting table &

What causes this issue?

If you trigger a table csonversion from the Database Utility, there is
a check for free space before the conversion is actually started. The
free space in the target tablespaces or target DBSpaces is computed and
compared with the space required for the conversion.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GT500 - Start free space check before converting table & ?

  The SAP error message GT500 indicates that there is an issue related to the conversion of a database table, specifically that a free space check must be performed before the conversion can proceed. This error typically arises during database operations, such as when you are trying to convert a table from one format to another or when performing a database upgrade.
  
  Cause:
  The error message GT500 usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Free Space: The database does not have enough free space to accommodate the changes that will be made during the table conversion.
  Database Configuration: The database settings may not be optimized for the operations being performed, leading to issues with space allocation.
  Table Size: The size of the table being converted may exceed the available space in the database.
  Pending Operations: There may be pending operations or locks on the table that prevent the conversion from proceeding.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve