How To Fix EEDM_CALC_INST020 - Compression of calculation trigger or calculation is currently active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDM_CALC_INST - IS-U: EDM Messages for Calculating Formula Instances

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Compression of calculation trigger or calculation is currently active

What causes this issue?

This function cannot be executed at the current time due to one the
following reasons:
Calculation triggers are being compressed
Formula allocations are being calculated

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?

Use the calculation workbench to determine which object is locked.
Wait until calculation triggers have been compressed or formula
allocations have been calculated.
If an error occurs during calculation, the calculation is not unlocked
automatically. You can unlock the objects in the calculation workbench.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDM_CALC_INST020 - Compression of calculation trigger or calculation is currently active ?

  The SAP error message EEDM_CALC_INST020 indicates that a compression of a calculation trigger or calculation is currently active. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there are ongoing processes that prevent certain operations from being executed.
  Cause:
  
  Active Compression: The error usually arises when a compression process is running on a data model, InfoCube, or DataStore Object (DSO). Compression is a process that optimizes data storage and performance by reducing the size of the data.
  Concurrent Processes: If multiple processes are trying to access or modify the same data model simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  Long-running Processes: Sometimes, a compression process may take longer than expected, causing other operations to be blocked.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Processes: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for any active jobs related to compression. If you find any, you may need to wait for them to complete.
  Cancel Long-running Jobs: If a compression job is taking too long and is blocking other operations, you may consider canceling it. However, be cautious as this may lead to data inconsistencies.
  Review Scheduling: If compression jobs are frequently causing issues, consider scheduling them during off-peak hours to minimize the impact on other operations.
  System Monitoring: Regularly monitor system performance and job statuses to identify and resolve issues proactively.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to your specific version for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSCONN01 (Connection Management) for managing data models and connections.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  Performance Tuning: Consider performance tuning of your BW system to reduce the time taken for compression processes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EEDM_CALC_INST020 error and ensure smoother operation of your SAP BW or HANA environment.