How To Fix DBMAN378 - Prerequisite for successful compression not fulfilled

DBMAN378 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Prerequisite for successful compression not fulfilled

What causes this issue?

During the initial check the system determined that one or more
prerequisites for successful compression has not been fulfilled.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN378 - Prerequisite for successful compression not fulfilled ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN378, which states "Prerequisite for successful compression not fulfilled," typically occurs during the data compression process in SAP systems, particularly when using the database management tools for data archiving or compression.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Insufficient Space: There may not be enough space in the database or file system to perform the compression.
  Locks on Data: The data that needs to be compressed may be locked by other processes or transactions, preventing the compression from taking place.
  Database Configuration: Certain database parameters or configurations may not be set correctly, which can hinder the compression process.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data itself, such as inconsistencies or corruption, that prevent successful compression.
  Missing Prerequisites: Specific prerequisites for compression, such as certain database statistics or maintenance tasks, may not have been completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBMAN378 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Database Space: Ensure