SAP S/4HANA Error 2052: Unsupported DML on Column Table

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Description

Error 2052, 'ERR_CS_NOT_SUPPORTED_DML', indicates an attempt to perform a Data Manipulation Language (DML) operation (like INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) on a column table or view within SAP HANA that is not supported for the specific DML type or table configuration. This error typically occurs when the target object is read-only, a complex view, or has restrictions on direct data modification.

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Error Message

ERR_CS_NOT_SUPPORTED_DML: Not supported DML type for column table

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Known Causes

3 known causes

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DML on Read-Only or Complex Views

Attempting to perform DML operations (e.g., INSERT, UPDATE) directly on calculation views, analytical views, or other complex views that are designed for data retrieval and do not support direct modification.

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Restrictions on Specific Table Types

The target column table might have specific properties, such as being a virtual table, a temporary table with limitations, or part of a replication setup that restricts direct DML operations.

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Incorrect DML Syntax or Context

Although the error is specific to DML type, underlying issues with the DML statement's context, syntax, or data types in a specific SAP HANA scenario can sometimes trigger this error.

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Solutions

3 solutions available

1. Identify and Re-architect DML Operations on Column Store Tables advanced

Analyze the application code or SQL statements causing the error and modify them to use supported operations.

Identify the specific DML statement causing the error. This usually involves checking application logs, tracing SQL statements, or using SAP HANA's performance analysis tools (e.g., SQL Plan Cache, Traces). Look for statements involving INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE on tables defined as column store.

Understand why the DML is unsupported. Column store tables are optimized for analytical queries and bulk loading. Direct row-level INSERTs, UPDATEs, and DELETEs can be inefficient and are often restricted for performance reasons. Consider the pattern of your DML operations.

For INSERT operations, consider using bulk loading techniques like the `IMPORT` command or leveraging SAP HANA's ETL tools (e.g., SAP Data Services, SLT) to load data in batches. If row-by-row inserts are unavoidable, explore alternatives.

For UPDATE and DELETE operations on column store tables, consider the following strategies:

a) If the updates/deletes are part of a larger data refresh or transformation, consider deleting the old data and re-inserting the new data in bulk. This is often more efficient for column stores.

b) If row-level updates/deletes are absolutely critical and cannot be avoided, investigate if the table can be re-architected to use a row store (for very specific, small tables with high transactional load) or a hybrid approach if applicable. However, this is a significant architectural change and should be carefully evaluated.

c) For scenarios where only a subset of columns needs updating and the rest remain unchanged, consider creating a temporary table with the updated rows and then performing a bulk merge or replace operation. This avoids full row updates.

d) If the DML is coming from an SAP application (e.g., S/4HANA standard processes), review SAP Notes and application-specific best practices. Sometimes, standard processes are not optimized for column store tables and might require custom workarounds or specific configurations.

2. Leverage SAP HANA's Bulk Loading and Data Loading Tools medium

Utilize efficient data loading mechanisms designed for column store tables.

For batch inserts, use the `IMPORT` command in SQL, which is optimized for column store tables. This allows for efficient loading of data from files.

IMPORT FROM '<path_to_file>' INTO "<schema_name>"."<table_name>";

If you are using SAP Data Services or SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) Replication Server, ensure they are configured to use the appropriate loading methods for column store tables. These tools often have optimized connectors for SAP HANA.

For scenarios where data is being transformed before loading, consider using SAP HANA's built-in SQL functions or stored procedures for transformations, and then exporting the transformed data to a file for bulk import.

3. Consider Table Partitioning and Management for Data Lifecycle advanced

Implement partitioning to manage data growth and facilitate efficient data manipulation.

If the table is very large and the DML operations are targeting specific time periods or data segments, consider partitioning the table. Partitioning allows you to manage data more granularly.

For example, if you are deleting old data, you can drop an old partition instead of performing a large DELETE operation on the entire table.

ALTER TABLE "<schema_name>"."<table_name>" DROP PARTITION "<partition_name>";

Similarly, for updates, you might replace an entire partition with updated data rather than performing row-by-row updates. This can be achieved by creating a new table with updated data, then swapping partitions.

Consult SAP HANA documentation for best practices on table partitioning strategies based on your data access patterns and DML requirements.

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