How To Fix SDBALM605 - Data area used heavily (&1&3 > &2&3)

SDBALM605 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDBALM - SAP DB and liveCache Alert Monitoring

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Data area used heavily (&1&3 > &2&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDBALM605 - Data area used heavily (&1&3 > &2&3) ?

  The SAP error message SDBALM605 indicates that a specific data area is being used heavily, which can lead to performance issues or even system instability. The message format is as follows:
  SDBALM605 Data area used heavily (&1&3 > &2&3)
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when the usage of a particular data area exceeds a predefined threshold. The parameters in the message represent:
  
  &1: The name of the data area.
  &2: The threshold limit for the data area.
  &3: The unit of measurement (e.g., MB, GB).
  
  The error suggests that the data area is consuming more resources than what is considered acceptable, which can be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  High Volume of Data: An increase in the volume of data being processed or stored in that area.
  Inefficient Queries: Poorly optimized queries that lead to excessive data retrieval or manipulation.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings that do not align with the actual usage patterns.
  Lack of Maintenance: Insufficient data archiving