How To Fix HH025 - Temporary dbspace exists but at least one chunk is offline

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Temporary dbspace exists but at least one chunk is offline

What causes this issue?

There is a temporary dbspace, but at least one of its chunks is
offline.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check all the chunks of the specified dbspace using the
SAP and/or Informix administration tools.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HH025 - Temporary dbspace exists but at least one chunk is offline ?

  The SAP error message HH025 indicates that there is a temporary database space (dbspace) that exists, but at least one chunk of that dbspace is offline. This can lead to issues with database operations, particularly those that require temporary space for sorting or other operations.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Chunk Offline: One or more chunks of the temporary dbspace are marked as offline. This can happen due to administrative actions, hardware failures, or issues during database operations.
  Database Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration of the database or dbspace settings can lead to chunks being marked offline.
  Disk Space Issues: If the underlying storage for the dbspace runs out of space, it may cause chunks to go offline.
  Corruption: There may be corruption in the dbspace or its chunks, leading to them being marked as offline.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HH025 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Chunk Status:
  
  Use database management tools or SQL commands to check the status of the chunks in the temporary dbspace. You can typically use commands like LIST CHUNKS or similar, depending on your database system.
  
  
  
  Bring Chunks Online:
  
  If you identify chunks that are offline, you can attempt to bring them back online. This can usually be done with a command like ALTER CHUNK <chunk_name> ONLINE or similar, depending on your database system.
  
  
  
  Check Disk Space:
  
  Ensure that there is sufficient disk space available for the temporary dbspace. If the disk is full, free up space or add additional storage.
  
  
  
  Repair Corruption:
  
  If you suspect corruption, you may need to run repair utilities provided by your database system to fix the issues with the dbspace or its chunks.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the database logs for any errors or warnings that might provide more context on why the chunks went offline.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the specific documentation for your database system (e.g., SAP HANA, Oracle, etc.) for detailed commands and procedures related to managing dbspaces and chunks.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about performing any of the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your database administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Database Management: Understanding how your specific database system manages dbspaces and chunks is crucial. Each system may have different commands and procedures.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Backup and Recovery: Always ensure you have a recent backup before making changes to the database configuration or attempting repairs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the HH025 error effectively.