How To Fix DBMAN442 - InfoCube &1 has inconsistent settings for compression in RSMDATASTATE

DBMAN442 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 442

• Message text: InfoCube &1 has inconsistent settings for compression in RSMDATASTATE

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN442 - InfoCube &1 has inconsistent settings for compression in RSMDATASTATE ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN442 indicates that there are inconsistent settings for compression in the InfoCube specified in the message. This typically occurs when the metadata for the InfoCube does not match the actual data settings in the database, particularly regarding the compression status of the data.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Metadata: The metadata in the BW system may not accurately reflect the state of the data in the database. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual changes to the InfoCube settings.
  Issues during data loading or processing.
  Incomplete or failed compression processes.
  System upgrades or migrations that did not complete successfully.
  
  
  
  Data State Issues: The data state in the RSMDATASTATE table may not align with the actual data stored in the InfoCube, leading to discrepancies in compression settings.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBMAN442 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Compression Status:
  
  Use transaction RSA1 to navigate to the InfoCube in question.
  Check the compression status of the InfoCube. You