How To Fix HTA_HDI_WSM637 - XSA space '&1' exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HTA_HDI_WSM - Messages for Workspace Management

• Message number: 637

• Message text: XSA space '&1' exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HTA_HDI_WSM637 - XSA space '&1' exists ?

  The SAP error message HTA_HDI_WSM637 indicates that there is an issue related to the HDI (HANA Deployment Infrastructure) space in SAP HANA XS Advanced (XSA). Specifically, the error message states that the specified HDI space already exists, which can occur during the deployment of an application or when trying to create a new HDI container.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate HDI Space Creation: You are attempting to create an HDI space that already exists in the system.
  Misconfiguration: There may be a misconfiguration in your deployment scripts or settings that leads to an attempt to create an existing space.
  Concurrent Operations: Multiple processes or users may be trying to create the same HDI space simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HTA_HDI_WSM637 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing HDI Spaces:
  
  Use the SAP HANA Cockpit or the command line to list existing HDI spaces and verify if the space you are trying to create already exists.
  Command to list HDI spaces:
  hdbsql -u <user> -p <password> -d <database> "SELECT * FROM _SYS_HDI.SPACES"
  
  
  
  
  Modify Deployment Scripts:
  
  If you are using deployment scripts (like mta.yaml or similar), ensure that they do not attempt to create an HDI space that already exists. You may need to add checks or modify the logic to handle existing spaces.
  
  
  
  Use Existing Space:
  
  If the space already exists, modify your application or deployment to use the existing HDI space instead of trying to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete the Existing Space (if appropriate):
  
  If the existing HDI space is no longer needed, you can delete it. Be cautious with this approach, as it may lead to data loss if the space contains important data.
  Command to delete an HDI space:
  hdbsql -u <user> -p <password> -d <database> "DROP SPACE <space_name>"
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP HANA documentation for any specific guidelines or best practices related to HDI spaces and deployment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA XS Advanced: This is a development environment that allows for the creation of applications using the SAP HANA database.
  HDI Containers: These are database objects that encapsulate database artifacts and are managed by the HDI.
  SAP Community: You can search for similar issues or ask for help in the SAP Community forums, where other developers and SAP experts may provide insights or solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.