How To Fix GT521 - DDSTORAGE entry for initial extent is used for check

GT521 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GT - Database utilities

• Message number: 521

• Message text: DDSTORAGE entry for initial extent is used for check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GT521 - DDSTORAGE entry for initial extent is used for check ?

  The SAP error message GT521 indicates that there is an issue with the database storage allocation for a particular table or object. Specifically, the message "DDSTORAGE entry for initial extent is used for check" suggests that the system is unable to allocate the required initial extent for a database table due to constraints or misconfigurations in the database storage settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Space: The database may not have enough space allocated for the initial extent of the table.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the database settings or the SAP Data Dictionary (DDIC) that define how storage is allocated.
  Database Limits: The database may have reached its limits for the number of extents or the size of extents.
  Table Definition Issues: The table definition in the Data Dictionary may not be correctly set up, leading to issues with extent allocation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Database Space: Ensure that there is sufficient space available in the database for the