How To Fix O1760 - Table sizes of VBUP and VBRP too big for conversion during installation.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 760

• Message text: Table sizes of VBUP and VBRP too big for conversion during installation.

What causes this issue?

The system abends the conversion of Tables VBUP and VBRP in XPRA Report
ROIAXINV, due to the size of those tables.
The system recognized that a conversion of Tables VBUP and VBRP cannot
be recommended to be performed during the installation process of
IS-Oil, since the expected run-time is too large. Instead, The
conversion has to be carried out after the installation process.

System Response

The system abends XPRA Report ROIAXINV. Conversion of Tables VBUP VBRP
has to be carried out after installation.

How to fix this error?

Proceed with the installation of IS-Oil as described in the
Installation Guide.
For converting Tables VBUP and VBRP, run Report ROIABINV after
installation of IS-Oil is done.

Procedure for System Administrators

Please make sure that Report ROIABINV runs after IS-Oil has been
installed, and refer to the documentation for that report for further
details.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1760 - Table sizes of VBUP and VBRP too big for conversion during installation. ?

  The SAP error message O1760 indicates that the table sizes of VBUP (Sales Document: Item Status) and VBRP (Billing Document: Item) are too large for conversion during the installation or upgrade process. This typically occurs when the system is trying to convert data from one version to another, and the size of these tables exceeds the limits set for the conversion process.
  Causes:
  
  Large Data Volume: The primary cause of this error is that the tables VBUP and VBRP contain a large volume of data, which exceeds the thresholds defined for the conversion process.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to handle large data sets during the upgrade or installation process.
  Database Limitations: The underlying database may have limitations on the size of the tables that can be processed in a single transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Data Archiving: Consider archiving old or unnecessary data from the VBUP and VBRP tables. This can significantly reduce the size of the tables and allow the conversion process to proceed without issues.
  
  Use SAP's data archiving tools to archive data that is no longer needed for day-to-day operations.
  
  
  
  Table Splitting: If archiving is not feasible, you may need to split the data into smaller chunks. This can be done by creating a custom program to process the data in smaller batches.
  
  
  Adjusting Conversion Parameters: Check if there are parameters in the upgrade or installation process that can be adjusted to allow for larger table sizes. Consult the SAP upgrade guide for specific parameters related to your version.
  
  
  Database Tuning: Ensure that the database is properly tuned to handle large transactions. This may involve increasing memory allocation or adjusting other database settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. They can provide guidance tailored to your specific system configuration and version.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the SAP upgrade and installation documentation for your specific version to understand the requirements and limitations regarding table sizes.
  Performance Monitoring: After resolving the issue, monitor the performance of the system to ensure that the changes made do not negatively impact system performance.
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a complete backup of your data before performing any archiving or data manipulation tasks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O1760 error and successfully complete the installation or upgrade process.