How To Fix RSHDB016 - Compression statistics are not up to date. Check data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSHDB - Messages in RSHDB

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Compression statistics are not up to date. Check data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSHDB016 - Compression statistics are not up to date. Check data ?

  The SAP error message RSHDB016 indicates that the compression statistics for a DataStore Object (DSO) or InfoCube are not up to date. This can occur in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when the system detects that the statistics used for data compression are outdated, which can affect performance and data management.
  Cause:
  
  Data Changes: If data has been added, modified, or deleted in the DSO or InfoCube, the compression statistics may no longer reflect the current state of the data.
  Manual Interventions: If there have been manual changes to the data or the structure of the DSO/InfoCube, the statistics may not have been recalculated.
  System Upgrades or Migrations: Changes in the system environment, such as upgrades or migrations, can sometimes lead to inconsistencies in statistics.
  Scheduled Jobs: If the scheduled jobs for updating statistics are not running as expected, this can lead to outdated statistics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSHDB016 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Update Compression Statistics:
  
  Use the transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Navigate to the relevant DSO or InfoCube.
  Right-click on the object and select Manage.
  Choose the option to Update Compression Statistics or Rebuild Statistics.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data in the DSO or InfoCube is consistent and that there are no errors in the data load process.
  You can use the transaction code RSO2 to check the status of the DSO or InfoCube.
  
  
  
  Schedule Regular Updates:
  
  Set up a regular job to update the compression statistics automatically. This can be done through the SAP job scheduling functionality.
  
  
  
  Monitor and Analyze:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSSTAT to monitor the statistics and analyze the performance of the DSO or InfoCube.
  Check for any other related error messages that might indicate underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation for any specific recommendations or patches related to your version of SAP BW.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO2: Manage DataStore Objects
  RSSTAT: Statistics for InfoProviders
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  Performance Tuning: Regularly updating compression statistics can help improve the performance of queries and data loads in SAP BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSHDB016 error and ensure that your compression statistics are up to date.