How To Fix ES277 - The selected objects are already compressed

ES277 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ES - ABAP Workbench: Repository Information System

• Message number: 277

• Message text: The selected objects are already compressed

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ES277 - Details

• The SAP error message ES277, which states "The selected objects are already compressed," typically occurs when you attempt to compress data that has already been compressed in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with data archiving, database tables, or specific data objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Redundant Compression Attempt: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to compress data that has already been processed and compressed.
  Incorrect Selection: You may have selected objects that are not eligible for compression because they are already in a compressed state.
  System Configuration: There might be a configuration issue or misunderstanding regarding the state of the data objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Status: Verify the status of the objects you are trying to compress. Ensure that they are not already compressed.
  Review Selection Criteria: Make sure that your selection criteria for the objects to be compressed are correct and that you are not