How To Fix RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG017 - Tables containing many partitions

RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG - Messages for RSMSS_ANALYZER

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Tables containing many partitions

Check description
This check identifies all tables that contain more than a given number
of partitions.
You can specify the number of partitions within the properties dialog
that pops up after starting the check.
Repair description
No repair is available for this check. Examine the check result for
possible methods to reduce the number of partitions.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG017 - Tables containing many partitions ?

  The SAP error message RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG017 indicates that there are tables in your SAP system that contain a large number of partitions. This can lead to performance issues, as managing and querying tables with many partitions can be inefficient.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Partitioning: The primary cause of this error is that certain tables have been partitioned excessively. This can happen due to the way data is being managed, such as frequent data inserts or updates that lead to the creation of new partitions.
  Data Volume: High data volume in certain tables can lead to the need for partitioning, but if not managed properly, it can result in too many partitions.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of partitioning strategies or not following best practices for partitioning can also lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Partitioning Strategy: Analyze the current partitioning strategy for the affected tables. Consider whether the number of partitions is necessary or if it can be reduced.
  Merge Partitions: