How To Fix EEDM_CALC_INST021 - Compression not necessary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Compression not necessary

What causes this issue?

There are no calculation triggers to be compressed.

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 EEDM_CALC_INST021 - Compression not necessary ?

  The SAP error message EEDM_CALC_INST021: Compression not necessary typically occurs in the context of data management and performance optimization within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with data compression in the context of data warehousing or data extraction processes.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system has determined that the data set in question does not require compression. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Insufficient Data Volume: The amount of data to be compressed is too small to warrant compression.
  Data Already Compressed: The data may already be in a compressed format, making further compression unnecessary.
  Compression Settings: The settings or parameters for data compression may be configured in such a way that the system evaluates the data and finds it unnecessary to apply compression.
  Data Characteristics: The nature of the data itself may not lend itself to effective compression (e.g., highly random data).
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data Volume: Check the volume of data being processed. If it is indeed small, you may choose to ignore the message as it is not indicative of a problem.
  Check Compression Settings: Review the settings for data compression in your SAP system. Ensure that they are configured correctly according to your data management strategy.
  Data Analysis: Analyze the characteristics of the data being processed. If the data is already compressed or does not benefit from compression, you may not need to take any action.
  Ignore the Message: If the message does not impact the functionality or performance of your system, it may be safe to ignore it.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance of your data processing tasks to ensure that they are running efficiently, even if compression is not applied.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered this message and what solutions they may have found.
  
  If the error persists and impacts your operations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.