How To Fix HH010 - No temporary dbspace found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HH - (Long) text for check tool 'infcfgcheck'

• Message number: 010

• Message text: No temporary dbspace found

What causes this issue?

Each productive R/3 database must have at least one temporary
dbspace in order to avoid serious complications.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Create a temporary dbspace immediately (for example using the sapdba
tool).
Further comments: 1. The new temporary dbspace must be contained in the
ONCONFIG parameter 'DBSPACETEMP' (list of dbspaces).
2. For Informix online 6.xx versions, only the first dbspace of the
list represented by 'DBSPACETEMP' is recognized by the
Informix server! 3. The ONCONFIG file can be found as
'$INFORMIXDIR/etc/$ONCONFIG'.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HH010 - No temporary dbspace found ?

  The SAP error message HH010 "No temporary dbspace found" typically occurs when the database system does not have sufficient temporary tablespace available for operations that require temporary storage. This can happen during various database operations, such as sorting, joining large datasets, or executing complex queries.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Temporary Tablespace: The most common cause is that the temporary tablespace is either full or not configured properly.
  Database Configuration: The database may not have been configured to allocate enough temporary space for the operations being performed.
  Database Limits: There may be limits set on the maximum size of the temporary tablespace that have been reached.
  Resource Contention: Other processes may be consuming the temporary tablespace, leading to a shortage for your current operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Temporary Tablespace:
  
  If you have access to the database administration tools, you can increase the size of the temporary tablespace. This can usually be done by adding more space to the existing temporary tablespace or creating a new one.
  For example, in Oracle, you can use the following SQL command to add space:
  ALTER TEMPORARY TABLESPACE temp ADD TEMPFILE 'temp02.dbf' SIZE 500M;
  
  
  
  
  Check Current Usage:
  
  Monitor the current usage of the temporary tablespace to identify if it is indeed full. You can run queries to check the usage statistics.
  In Oracle, you can check the usage with:
  SELECT tablespace_name, SUM(bytes) AS total_bytes, SUM(bytes) - SUM(free_bytes) AS used_bytes
  FROM v$temp_space_header
  GROUP BY tablespace_name;
  
  
  
  
  Optimize Queries:
  
  Review and optimize the SQL queries that are causing the error. Sometimes, inefficient queries can lead to excessive temporary space usage.
  Consider adding indexes or rewriting queries to reduce the need for temporary space.
  
  
  
  Database Maintenance:
  
  Regularly perform database maintenance tasks, such as clearing out old data or optimizing the database, to ensure that resources are used efficiently.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the specific database documentation for your environment (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, etc.) for detailed instructions on managing temporary tablespaces.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Database Type: The solution may vary depending on the type of database you are using (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, etc.).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific recommendations or patches related to this error.
  Monitoring Tools: Use database monitoring tools to keep track of resource usage and performance metrics.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your database administrator or SAP support for further assistance.