How To Fix GU968 - Check whether an off-line database backup exists

GU968 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 968

• Message text: Check whether an off-line database backup exists

What causes this issue?

You should only execute the function if there is an off-line database
backup for the entire system which you can then access if problems
occur.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Make sure that a database backup exists. If this is not the case,
there is no guarantee for the consistency of data if processing is
terminated during the conversion (for example, programming error).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU968 - Check whether an off-line database backup exists ?

  The SAP error message GU968, which states "Check whether an off-line database backup exists," typically indicates that the system is unable to find a valid offline backup of the database. This can occur during various operations, such as system recovery, database upgrades, or when trying to perform certain administrative tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Backup: The most common cause is that there is no offline backup available in the expected location.
  Backup Location Misconfiguration: The system may be looking in the wrong directory or path for the backup files.
  Backup Corruption: The backup files may exist but could be corrupted or incomplete.
  Permissions Issues: The user or process attempting to access the backup may not have the necessary permissions to read the backup files.
  Database 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the database configuration that prevent it from recognizing the backup.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Backup Existence: Check the designated backup location to ensure that an offline backup exists. This may