How To Fix 1R539 - Compression of book structure (&, &) failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1R - SAP Knowledge Provider

• Message number: 539

• Message text: Compression of book structure (&, &) failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1R539 - Compression of book structure (&, &) failed ?

  The SAP error message 1R539 indicates that there was a failure in the compression of the book structure in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with the compression of data in the General Ledger or other financial books.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data that is being compressed.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the financial books or in the compression process can lead to failures.
  System Performance: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can hinder the compression process.
  Locks or Transactions: If there are ongoing transactions or locks on the data being compressed, it can lead to this error.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the compression may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Data Integrity:
  
  Run consistency checks on the financial data to identify any inconsistencies or corruption.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the database tables involved.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the book structure and compression settings are correct.
  Check the settings in transaction OB52 (for fiscal year variant) and OBY6 (for book settings).
  
  
  
  Monitor System Resources:
  
  Check the system performance and ensure that there are adequate resources available for the compression process.
  Use transaction SM50 to monitor active processes and SM66 for global monitoring.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the tables involved in the compression process.
  If there are locks, determine the cause and resolve them.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the compression has the necessary authorizations.
  Check roles and profiles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Compression:
  
  After addressing the above issues, attempt to re-run the compression process.
  Use transaction S_ALR_87012357 or the relevant transaction for your version to initiate the compression.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to error 1R539 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as S_ALR_87012357 (for book structure compression) and SE38 (for executing reports).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.