How To Fix EI091 - Entry has not been compressed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Entry has not been compressed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI091 - Entry has not been compressed ?

  The SAP error message EI091 ("Entry has not been compressed") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's data management, particularly when dealing with the compression of data in the database. This error indicates that a specific entry in the database has not been compressed, which can lead to issues with data retrieval or performance.
  Causes:
  
  Data Compression Not Executed: The most common cause is that the data compression process has not been executed for the relevant data set.
  Incomplete Data Processing: If data processing was interrupted or not completed, it may lead to entries that are not compressed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent data from being compressed.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database (e.g., locks, corruption) can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Run Data Compression: 
  
  You can manually trigger the data compression process. This is typically done through transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) or SARI (Archive Information System) depending on the context.
  Check the relevant archiving object and ensure that the compression job is scheduled and executed.
  
  
  
  Check for Incomplete Jobs: 
  
  Review the job logs to see if there were any issues during the compression process. If jobs were incomplete, you may need to restart them.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: 
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for data compression are correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Database Maintenance: 
  
  Perform database maintenance tasks to ensure that there are no locks or corruption issues. This may involve working with your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA, SARI, and SM37 (to check job logs).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data archiving and compression for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance to identify if uncompressed entries are affecting overall system performance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the EI091 error and ensure that your data is properly compressed in the SAP system.