How To Fix RT856 - Partition Type

RT856 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RT - Monitoring infrastructure MSG and alert texts

• Message number: 856

• Message text: Partition Type

What causes this issue?

Denotes whether an LPAR is a Dedicated LPAR or a Shared Pool LPAR.
Shared Pool LPAR's allow for a sharing of resources, so that the unused
capacity of one Shared Pool LPAR can be utilized by another Shared Pool
LPAR.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT856 - Partition Type ?

  The SAP error message RT856, which refers to "Partition Type," typically occurs in the context of data partitioning in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with data archiving or database partitioning. This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect configuration or issues with the data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partition Type: The error may occur if the partition type specified in the configuration does not match the expected type for the data being processed.
  Data Model Issues: If the data model has been altered or is not aligned with the partitioning strategy, it can lead to this error.
  Configuration Errors: Misconfigurations in the SAP system related to partitioning settings can trigger this error.
  Database Constraints: The underlying database may have constraints or settings that conflict with the partitioning setup in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Partition Configuration: Review the partitioning configuration in the SAP system. Ensure that the partition types are correctly defined and match the expected types for