How To Fix SHDI111 - No valid database image was chosen.

SHDI111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHDI - Texts Image archive Transaction variants

• Message number: 111

• Message text: No valid database image was chosen.

What causes this issue?

You have not selected a valid image from the image archive in R/3.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose an image from the image archive by double-clicking on it in the
tree.
Choose the 'Select this image and quit.' function from the image file's
context menu in order to return to the current program with a valid
image file.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHDI111 - No valid database image was chosen. ?

  The SAP error message SHDI111, which states "No valid database image was chosen," typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA database operations, particularly when dealing with database backups or recovery processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid database image (backup) to work with.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Backup: The specified backup image may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the backup or recovery process may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to locate the backup.
  Corrupted Backup: The backup image may be corrupted or not in a valid format.
  Permissions Issues: The user or process attempting to access the backup may not have the necessary permissions.
  Database State: The database may be in a state that does not allow for the selection of a valid backup image (e.g., if it is in a recovery mode).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Backup Existence: Check the backup directory