The correct answer is to increase the allocated storage for the target database tablespace. This resolves the error because during an SAP SWPM homogeneous copy, the import process writes the full source database structure and data into the target system; if the target tablespace lacks sufficient free space, the import will fail immediately, and simply restarting it without addressing the underlying capacity issue will produce the same error. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of storage provisioning during SAP migrations, often appearing as a distractor where candidates might incorrectly consider reducing the source export size or switching to a different migration method—both of which are unnecessary and would risk data loss or add complexity. A reliable memory tip is “space before pace”: always verify and expand target tablespace allocation before initiating the import phase of a homogeneous copy.
PAS-C01 Migration Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of migration. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
An organization is migrating an SAP ECC system to AWS using SAP Software Provisioning Manager (SWPM) and a homogeneous system copy. They have already exported the source system and are now importing to the target. The import fails with an error indicating that the target database tablespace is full. What should the administrator do to resolve the issue?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Increase the allocated storage for the target database tablespace.
The correct solution is to increase the size of the database tablespace on the target RDS instance or EC2-based database. Restarting the import without fixing the space issue will fail again. Reducing source export size is not appropriate as it would lose data. Using a different migration method is unnecessary.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Increase the allocated storage for the target database tablespace.
Why this is correct
This provides the necessary space to complete the import.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Reduce the size of the source export by excluding some data.
Why it's wrong here
Would result in incomplete migration.
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Restart the import with a smaller package size.
Why it's wrong here
The issue is tablespace size, not package size.
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Use SAP DMO instead of SWPM for the migration.
Why it's wrong here
Changing migration method does not fix the storage issue.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which PAS-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Migration — This question tests Migration — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Increase the allocated storage for the target database tablespace. — The correct solution is to increase the size of the database tablespace on the target RDS instance or EC2-based database. Restarting the import without fixing the space issue will fail again. Reducing source export size is not appropriate as it would lose data. Using a different migration method is unnecessary.
What should I do if I get this PAS-C01 question wrong?
Identify which PAS-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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