How To Fix DAAG_PARTITIONING006 - Table &1 has a gap between partition [&2] and partition [&3]

DAAG_PARTITIONING006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DAAG_PARTITIONING - Message Class for Partitioning

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Table &1 has a gap between partition [&2] and partition [&3]

What causes this issue?

Table &V1& has a gap between partition [&V2&] and partition [&V3&].

System Response

This means you <ZH>cannot</> partition the table or start the data aging
run.

How to fix this error?

Choose <LS>Manage Partitions</> and ensure that there are no <ZH>gaps</>
between two partitions.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DAAG_PARTITIONING006 - Details

• The SAP error message DAAG_PARTITIONING006 indicates that there is a gap between two partitions in a partitioned table. This typically occurs in the context of database partitioning, where data is divided into segments (partitions) based on certain criteria (like date ranges). The error suggests that there is a missing partition for a range of values that should be covered by the existing partitions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partition: The most common cause is that there is a missing partition for a specific range of data that should be covered by the existing partitions. For example, if you have partitions for dates from January to March and from May to July, there is a gap for April.
  Incorrect Partitioning Logic: The partitioning logic may not have been set up correctly, leading to gaps in the expected ranges.
  Data Load Issues: If data was loaded into the table without the necessary partitions being created, this can lead to