Error
Error Code:
2563
SAP S/4HANA Error 2563: DDL Notification Failure
Description
This error indicates a failure in notifying distributed components about a Data Definition Language (DDL) change within the SAP S/4HANA system. It typically occurs during database schema updates, system migrations, or when core processes attempt to modify or synchronize database structures.
Error Message
ERR_DIST_METADATA_DDL_NOTIFICATION_FAILURE
Known Causes
4 known causesDatabase Connectivity Issues
The SAP S/4HANA system encountered problems establishing or maintaining a stable connection to the underlying database, preventing successful DDL change notifications.
Insufficient Database Permissions
The database user or system account performing the DDL operation lacks the necessary privileges to execute or propagate metadata notifications.
Network Communication Failure
Network interruptions or misconfigurations prevented the successful propagation of DDL change notifications across distributed system components.
Database Server Resource Contention
High load or insufficient resources on the database server prevented the timely and successful processing of DDL notification requests.
Solutions
Coming SoonGeneral Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service