How To Fix SPOPI003 - Database tables empty! See longtext!

SPOPI003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPOPI - Message class for Device Type Wizard

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Database tables empty! See longtext!

What causes this issue?

The database tables which contain information about different
manufacturers and their printer models are currently empty. Probably the
wizard has never been used until now.

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?

1. Open Note 1036961
2. Read the note carefully.
3. Download the ZIP file attached to the note and unzip it.
4. Upload the unzipped file (an xml file) by clicking the upload icon
(Update Printer Information) on the main screen.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SPOPI003 - Details

• The SAP error message SPOPI003: Database tables empty! See long text! typically indicates that the system is unable to find any data in the relevant database tables that are required for a specific operation or transaction. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to generate reports, execute transactions, or access certain functionalities within SAP.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Not Loaded: The most common cause is that the necessary data has not been loaded into the database tables. This can happen if the data migration process was not completed successfully or if the data was deleted or not yet entered.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent data from being displayed or retrieved correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data, leading to the perception that the tables are empty.
  
  
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues, such as corruption or