How To Fix RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG080 - Error while enabling vardecimal storage format in database &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG - Messages for RSMSS_ANALYZER

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Error while enabling vardecimal storage format in database &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG080 - Error while enabling vardecimal storage format in database &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG080 indicates that there is an issue when trying to enable the vardecimal storage format in a specific database. This error typically arises in the context of SAP HANA or other database systems that support the vardecimal format, which is used to optimize storage for decimal data types.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Database Compatibility: The database version may not support vardecimal storage format. Ensure that you are using a version of the database that is compatible with this feature.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the database that prevent the enabling of vardecimal storage. This could include settings related to data types or storage formats.
  
  
  Existing Data: If there is existing data in the database that is incompatible with vardecimal storage, this could lead to errors when attempting to enable the feature.
  
  
  Insufficient Privileges: The user attempting to enable vardecimal storage may not have