How To Fix DBMAN164 - Pruning for '&1' skipped because of error

DBMAN164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Pruning for '&1' skipped because of error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN164 - Pruning for '&1' skipped because of error ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN164 indicates that the pruning process for a specific database object (denoted by '&1') was skipped due to an error. Pruning in this context typically refers to the process of removing old or unnecessary data from the database to optimize performance and manage storage.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The object may be locked by another process, preventing the pruning operation from completing.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or process attempting to perform the pruning may not have the necessary permissions to modify the database object.
  Corrupted Data: There may be corruption in the database that is preventing the pruning operation from executing successfully.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the database or SAP system can lead to errors during pruning.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or disk space) can cause the pruning operation to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks on the database object. If there