How To Fix RS_DB_DB6535 - Table compression for &1 is not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_DB_DB6 - DB6-Specific Messages in SAP BW

• Message number: 535

• Message text: Table compression for &1 is not activated

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use program <NP>DB6CONV</> to move the uncompressed table from its
original tablespace to the same tablespace as the target. When you
define the settings for the <NP>DB6CONV</> conversion, set table
compression to <NP>YES</>. The <NP>DB6CONV </>program converts the table
online.
For more information about program <NP>DB6CONV</>, see SAP Note 1513862.
Note: You can also use the DBA Cockpit (transaction <NP>DBACOCKPIT</>)
to compress tables. Note, however<(>,<)> that this is only possible
offline.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_DB_DB6535 - Table compression for &1 is not activated ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6535 indicates that table compression is not activated for a specific database table. This can occur in SAP systems that utilize database tables for storing data, and it is particularly relevant in the context of performance optimization and storage efficiency.
  Cause:
  The error message RS_DB_DB6535 typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Table Compression Not Enabled: The specific table in question has not been configured to allow compression. This can happen if the table was created without compression settings or if the settings were changed after the table was created.
  
  
  Database Settings: The underlying database may not support table compression, or the necessary configurations for enabling compression may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Data Volume: If the table does not have enough data or if the data does not meet the criteria for compression, the system may not activate compression.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS_DB_DB6535 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Table Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table definition.
  Look for the compression settings in the table properties. If compression is not activated, you may need to enable it.
  
  
  
  Activate Table Compression:
  
  You can activate table compression using transaction code SE14 (Database Utility).
  Select the table and choose the option to "Activate Compression". Follow the prompts to complete the activation.
  
  
  
  Database-Specific Configuration:
  
  Ensure that your database supports table compression and that any necessary configurations are in place. This may involve checking database documentation or consulting with your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Data Volume Consideration:
  
  If the table does not have enough data, consider populating it with sufficient records to meet the compression criteria.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Performance Optimization: Enabling table compression can significantly improve performance by reducing the amount of data that needs to be read from disk and improving I/O operations.
  Database Administration: It is essential to work closely with your database administrator to ensure that the database is configured correctly for compression and that any necessary maintenance tasks are performed.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for your specific version of SAP and the database you are using for detailed instructions on managing table compression.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS_DB_DB6535 error and enable table compression for the specified table.