How To Fix AD425 - Compressed save in buffer can only be chosen if buffering type <> SPACE

AD425 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 425

• Message text: Compressed save in buffer can only be chosen if buffering type <> SPACE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD425 - Compressed save in buffer can only be chosen if buffering type <> SPACE ?

  The SAP error message AD425 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the buffering settings for a particular table in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that "Compressed save in buffer can only be chosen if buffering type <> SPACE." This means that the system is trying to use a compressed save option for a table that is set to use a buffering type of "SPACE," which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Buffering Type Configuration: The buffering type for the table in question is set to "SPACE." This setting is incompatible with the option for compressed saving in the buffer.
  Table Settings: The table may have been incorrectly configured to use both compressed saving and a buffering type that does not support it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the buffering settings for the affected table. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Table Buffering Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11