How To Fix OT532 - Database dependency in PPMS contradicts NEEDED_DBSYS attribute of &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

• Message number: 532

• Message text: Database dependency in PPMS contradicts NEEDED_DBSYS attribute of &1

What causes this issue?

The database systems released in the PPMS for software component release
&V2& &V3& do not match the values in the extended package attribute
NEEDED_DBSYS of the Software Delivery Assembler (SDA).

System Response

The system terminates the activity and the package status remains
unchanged.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options to transfer the released database systems
consistently:
If the values in the NEEDED_DBSYS package attribute are correct, change
the value in the PPMS accordingly. Then carry out the relevant activity
again in the SDA.
In contrast, if values are to be transferred from the PPMS, change the
NEEDED_DBSYS attribute. To do this, register the package with the
"Change Attributes" option. Then carry out the relevant activity again
in the SDA.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the NEEDED_DBSYS package attribute:
<ZK>Transaction SSDA</> --> <LS>Administration</> tab --> specify the
package name --> <LS>Attributes</> --> <LS>Extended Attributes</>
Check the releases for database systems in the PPMS:
<ZK>Transaction BOPP --> Software Components by Technical Name or
Release --> Technical Name (Software Component)/Techn. Release (Release)
--> Go --> Link Name of Object --> Releases --> Database Systems</>
Note that to release the database systems, entries must be selected:
External release status: <ZK>Released</> or <ZK>Released Conditionally
</>
External visibility: <ZK>Customers + Partners + SAP + Internal</>
If necessary, contact the PPMS entry owners for software component
release &V2& &V3&. You can find this using the menu function in SDA:
Enter the name of the package into the <LS>Package</> field on the <LS>
Administration</> tab and choose <ZK>Environment --> PPMS Contacts</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT532 - Database dependency in PPMS contradicts NEEDED_DBSYS attribute of &1 ?

  The SAP error message OT532 indicates that there is a mismatch between the database system (DBSYS) that is required by a specific component or system and the database system that is currently configured in the SAP system landscape. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product and Portfolio Management System (PPMS) or when managing system dependencies in the SAP landscape.
  Cause:
  The error message "Database dependency in PPMS contradicts NEEDED_DBSYS attribute of &1" suggests that the system is trying to use a database that is not compatible with the requirements of the component or system identified by &1. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The system might be configured to use a different database than what is required by the component.
  Upgrade or Migration Issues: If the system has been recently upgraded or migrated, the database settings may not have been updated correctly.
  Incorrect Installation: The component may have been installed incorrectly or with the wrong database settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Database Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP system configuration and verify the current database settings.
  Ensure that the database system matches the requirements specified for the component in question.
  
  
  
  Review the Component Requirements:
  
  Check the documentation or release notes for the component identified by &1 to understand its database requirements.
  Make sure that the required database system is installed and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Adjust the System Landscape:
  
  If necessary, adjust the system landscape to ensure that the correct database is being used.
  This may involve reconfiguring the database settings or even reinstalling the component with the correct database settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes often provide guidance on known issues and their resolutions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and requirements, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They can provide more detailed troubleshooting steps based on your specific system setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for PPMS and the specific component to understand its dependencies and requirements.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OT532 error in your SAP system.