How To Fix 0S036 - No explain plan can be displayed for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0S - Messages for the SQL trace

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No explain plan can be displayed for &

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to display, possibly change, and then execute
"Explain" for a logged SQL statement.
However, there is no SQL statement for the selected trace record.

System Response

After displaying the message, the system continues processing.

How to fix this error?

Select another trace record from the list. The "Statement" column
includes a shortened SQL statement, if one exists for the record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0S036 - No explain plan can be displayed for & ?

  The SAP error message 0S036: No explain plan can be displayed for & typically occurs when you are trying to view the execution plan for a SQL statement in the SAP system, but the system is unable to retrieve or display the explain plan for that particular SQL query. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Database Compatibility: The database you are using may not support the explain plan feature, or the specific SQL syntax used in the query may not be compatible with the explain plan functionality.
  Missing Permissions: The user executing the explain plan may not have the necessary permissions to access the execution plan information.
  SQL Syntax Issues: The SQL statement may contain syntax errors or may not be a valid SQL statement that can be analyzed.
  Database Configuration: The database may not be configured correctly to generate or display explain plans.
  Database Statistics: If the database statistics are outdated or not collected, the explain plan may not be generated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Compatibility: Ensure that the database you are using supports the explain plan feature. Refer to the database documentation for details.
  Verify Permissions: Check if the user has the necessary permissions to execute the explain plan. You may need to grant additional privileges.
  Review SQL Statement: Double-check the SQL statement for any syntax errors or issues. Ensure that it is a valid query.
  Database Configuration: Review the database configuration settings to ensure that explain plans can be generated. This may involve checking settings related to query optimization.
  Update Statistics: If the database statistics are outdated, consider running the appropriate commands to gather fresh statistics for the tables involved in the query.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP and database documentation for specific instructions on how to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to explain plans.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Database Documentation: Consult the documentation for your specific database (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, HANA) for details on how to work with explain plans and any specific requirements or limitations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your database administrator or SAP support for further assistance.