How To Fix PU860 - ST05_GET_SUMMARY_TABLES ended with an error

PU860 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 860

• Message text: ST05_GET_SUMMARY_TABLES ended with an error

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PU860 - Details

• The SAP error message "PU860 ST05_GET_SUMMARY_TABLES ended with an error" typically relates to issues encountered during the execution of the ST05 transaction, which is used for performance tracing in SAP. This error can occur for various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Database Issues: There may be problems with the underlying database, such as connectivity issues, locks, or corruption.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain tables or perform specific actions.
  System Configuration: Misconfigurations in the SAP system or the tracing settings can lead to errors.
  Memory Issues: Insufficient memory or resources allocated to the SAP instance can cause the process to fail.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP version you are using that affect the ST05 transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Connectivity: Ensure that the database is up and running, and there are no connectivity issues. You can check