How To Fix OT_EXT531 - Attribute NEEDED_DBSYS contains incorrect values

OT_EXT531 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT_EXT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS) EXTERNAL (example: AAK)

• Message number: 531

• Message text: Attribute NEEDED_DBSYS contains incorrect values

What causes this issue?

At least one database system specified for package &V1& in attribute
NEEDED_DBSYS is not supported.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Only the following database systems are supported:
Database Description,, ID for Supported Database System ,,
ADABAS D ,, ADA ,,
DB400 ,, AS4 ,,
DB2/400 ,, AS4 ,,
DB2/400A ,, AS4 ,,
DB2/CS ,, DB6 ,,
DB2/390 ,, DB2 ,,
DB2 ,, DB2 ,,
DB6 ,, DB6 ,,
HDB ,, HDB ,,
INFORMIX ,, INF ,,
MSSQLSRV ,, MSS ,,
ORACLE ,, ORA ,,
SYBASE ,, SYB ,,
Select objects from this list only.

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</>

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT_EXT531 - Attribute NEEDED_DBSYS contains incorrect values ?

  The SAP error message OT_EXT531, which states that "Attribute NEEDED_DBSYS contains incorrect values," typically relates to issues with the database system configuration in the SAP environment. This error can occur during various operations, such as system installations, upgrades, or when trying to connect to a database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Database Configuration: The attribute NEEDED_DBSYS is expected to contain valid values that correspond to the database system being used (e.g., HANA, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.). If this attribute contains incorrect or unsupported values, the error will be triggered.
  Mismatch Between SAP and Database: If there is a mismatch between the SAP system version and the database version, it can lead to this error.
  Installation or Upgrade Issues: During the installation or upgrade process, if the database system is not correctly specified or if there are issues with the installation files, this error may occur.
  Configuration Files: Incorrect entries in configuration files (like sapinst or profile files) can