How To Fix SOI486 - Initialization of HDI Cloning failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 486

• Message text: Initialization of HDI Cloning failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOI486 - Initialization of HDI Cloning failed ?

  The SAP error message SOI486, which indicates that the "Initialization of HDI Cloning failed," typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA database operations, particularly when working with HDI (HANA Deployment Infrastructure) containers. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to perform cloning operations on the HDI container.
  Resource Limitations: There may be insufficient resources (memory, disk space) available on the HANA database server to complete the cloning operation.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the HDI container or the HANA database can lead to initialization failures.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the HDI version and the HANA database version.
  Corrupted HDI Container: The HDI container itself may be corrupted or in an inconsistent state, preventing successful cloning.
  Network Issues: If the cloning operation involves remote resources, network connectivity issues