How To Fix SMMSS_ALERTS058 - Autogrowth is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMMSS_ALERTS - Message class for MSSQL rz20 messages

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Autogrowth is &1

What causes this issue?

This alert will show if autogrowth is on for a file and if the device
the file is on can support such growth.

System Response

A RED alert will be shown if the amount the file is to grow exceeds the
free space left on the device.
A YELLOW alert will be shown if the sum of the amount of space that all
files on the device are defined to grow exceeds the free space
A YELLOW alert will also be shown if autogrowth is not on for the file

How to fix this error?

If a RED or YELLOW alert is shown, then more disk space should be made
available to the files which make up the SLQ Server database.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 SMMSS_ALERTS058 - Autogrowth is &1 ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS058 indicates that the autogrowth of a database has reached a specified limit, which is denoted by the placeholder &1. This typically occurs in the context of database management within SAP systems, particularly when the database is configured to automatically increase its size to accommodate more data.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the database has reached its maximum size limit or when the autogrowth settings are not configured properly. This can happen due to:
  
  Database Size Limit: The database has reached its maximum allowable size as defined by the database management system (DBMS).
  Autogrowth Settings: The autogrowth feature may be disabled, or the growth increment may be set too low to accommodate the data being added.
  Disk Space: The underlying storage may be running out of space, preventing the database from growing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the database settings that prevent proper autogrowth.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMMSS_ALERTS058 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Database Size:
  
  Verify the current size of the database and compare it with the maximum size limit set in the DBMS.
  If the database is at its limit, you may need to increase the maximum size limit if your DBMS allows it.
  
  
  
  Review Autogrowth Settings:
  
  Check the autogrowth settings for the database. Ensure that autogrowth is enabled and that the growth increment is set to a reasonable value.
  For example, in SQL Server, you can set the autogrowth to increase by a percentage or a fixed size (e.g., MB).
  
  
  
  Free Up Space:
  
  If the underlying storage is full, consider freeing up space by archiving old data or deleting unnecessary data.
  You may also need to add more disk space to the server where the database is hosted.
  
  
  
  Database Maintenance:
  
  Perform regular database maintenance tasks such as index rebuilding, updating statistics, and cleaning up logs to optimize space usage.
  
  
  
  Monitor Database Growth:
  
  Implement monitoring tools to keep track of database growth and set alerts for when the database approaches its limits.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the documentation for your specific DBMS for detailed instructions on managing database size and autogrowth settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Database Management Systems: Different DBMSs (like SQL Server, Oracle, etc.) have different methods for managing autogrowth and size limits.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles for any specific recommendations or patches related to this error.
  Performance Monitoring: Use SAP's performance monitoring tools to analyze database performance and growth trends.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the SMMSS_ALERTS058 error and ensure that your SAP system's database can grow as needed to accommodate new data.