Error
Error Code:
4866
SAP S/4HANA Error 4866: Missing GEM Workspace Schema
Description
This error indicates that the SAP S/4HANA system or a related GEM application attempted to access or create a GEM workspace using a database schema that could not be found. It typically occurs during application startup, configuration changes, or when performing operations related to GEM workspaces.
Error Message
ERR_GEM_WORKSPACE_SCHEMA_NOT_EXISTS
Known Causes
4 known causesIncorrect Schema Configuration
The GEM workspace configuration within SAP S/4HANA points to a schema name that does not exist in the underlying database.
Schema Not Created or Deleted
The required database schema for the GEM workspace was either never properly created or has been inadvertently deleted from the database.
Insufficient Database Permissions
The database user account used by SAP S/4HANA lacks the necessary permissions to see or access the specified GEM workspace schema.
Typographical Error
A simple typo in the configured schema name prevents the system from locating the correct database schema.
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