How To Fix E9116 - Time slices were compressed

E9116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Time slices were compressed

What causes this issue?

You have selected the function <LS>Compress time slices</>. As a
result, consecutive time slices with identical data were grouped
together.

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

System Response

The time slice sequence no longer contains unnecessary prorations.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9116 - Time slices were compressed ?

  The SAP error message E9116, which states "Time slices were compressed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data warehousing or reporting functionalities, particularly when dealing with time-dependent data in InfoProviders or when using the BW (Business Warehouse) system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message E9116 indicates that the time slices of data have been compressed. This usually happens when the system has performed a data compression operation on the InfoCube or DataStore Object (DSO). Compression is a process that reduces the amount of data stored by consolidating time slices, which can lead to the loss of detailed time-dependent data. This can affect reporting and analysis if the required data is no longer available in its original form.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the E9116 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Compression Settings: Review the settings for data compression in your InfoCube or DSO. Ensure that the compression is set according to your reporting needs. If detailed time slices