How To Fix SN500 - Value exceeded -> Size of the table SNAP in Kb = &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SN - ABAP/4 dump analysis messages

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Value exceeded -> Size of the table SNAP in Kb = &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SN500 - Value exceeded -> Size of the table SNAP in Kb = & ?

  The SAP error message SN500 indicates that the size of the SNAP table has exceeded a predefined limit, which can lead to performance issues or system instability. The SNAP table is used for storing snapshots of system performance data, and when it grows too large, it can cause problems.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Data Accumulation: The SNAP table may be accumulating too much data due to high transaction volumes or insufficient data management practices.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to manage the size of the SNAP table effectively, leading to uncontrolled growth.
  Lack of Regular Maintenance: If regular maintenance tasks (like archiving or deleting old data) are not performed, the table can grow beyond its limits.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  Delete Old Entries: You can manually delete old entries from the SNAP table if they are no longer needed. This can be done using transaction codes like SE14 (Database Utility) or SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Archiving: Implement an archiving strategy to move old data to an archive table or storage solution.
  
  
  
  Configuration Adjustments:
  
  Adjust Table Size Limits: If appropriate, you can adjust the size limits for the SNAP table in the system configuration settings. Consult with your SAP Basis team for guidance on this.
  Review Performance Settings: Check the performance settings related to the SNAP table and adjust them to better manage data accumulation.
  
  
  
  Regular Maintenance:
  
  Schedule Regular Cleanup Jobs: Set up background jobs to regularly clean up or archive data from the SNAP table to prevent it from exceeding size limits in the future.
  Monitor Table Size: Implement monitoring tools or alerts to keep track of the size of the SNAP table and take action before it exceeds limits.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE14 (Database Utility), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and ST03N (Workload Analysis) for monitoring and managing performance data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the SNAP table and performance management for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on performance management and database administration for best practices in managing system tables.
  
  If the problem persists after taking these actions, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.