How To Fix RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG007 - Shadow tables (@k tables) resulting from an incomplete partition drop

RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG - Messages for RSMSS_ANALYZER

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Shadow tables (@k tables) resulting from an incomplete partition drop

Check description
The check identifies shadow tables that were not deleted after dropping
a table partition, for example when deleting or compressing BW cube
requests or PSA requests.
You can delete the tables because the data was already logically deleted
or moved within BW.
Repair description
The repair option for shadow tables drops the table in the database.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG007 - Shadow tables (@k tables) resulting from an incomplete partition drop ?

  The SAP error message RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG007, which relates to shadow tables (also known as @k tables), typically occurs when there is an issue with the partitioning of a table in the SAP system. This error often arises from an incomplete or unsuccessful attempt to drop a partition, leading to inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incomplete Partition Drop: The primary cause of this error is an incomplete or failed attempt to drop a partition from a table. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Database locks preventing the operation from completing.
  Insufficient permissions to perform the drop operation.
  System crashes or interruptions during the partition drop process.
  
  
  
  Inconsistent State: The shadow tables may not be properly updated or cleaned up after the partition drop, leading to inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG007 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Locks: Ensure that there are no locks on the database that might be preventing the partition