How To Fix SOI189 - Table sizes could not be retrieved

SOI189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOI - Safe Online Import/Upgrade Messages

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Table sizes could not be retrieved

Self-Explanatory Message

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SOI189 - Details

• The SAP error message SOI189, which states "Table sizes could not be retrieved," typically indicates an issue with the system's ability to access or retrieve information about the sizes of database tables. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Connection Issues: There may be a problem with the connection to the database, preventing SAP from retrieving the necessary information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to access the metadata of the database tables.
  Database Configuration: There could be a misconfiguration in the database settings or the SAP system that affects the retrieval of table sizes.
  Database Performance Issues: If the database is under heavy load or experiencing performance issues, it may not respond in a timely manner.
  SAP System Issues: There may be bugs or issues within the SAP system itself that prevent it from retrieving the table sizes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
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