How To Fix CL417 - No statistics could be produced

CL417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 417

• Message text: No statistics could be produced

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL417 - No statistics could be produced ?

  The SAP error message CL417 ("No statistics could be produced") typically occurs when the system is unable to generate statistics for a particular object, such as a table or an index. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user executing the statistics generation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or perform the operation.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the underlying database, such as locks, corruption, or connectivity problems.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the statistics generation may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Empty Table: If the table for which statistics are being generated is empty, the system may not be able to produce meaningful statistics.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the SAP system itself, such as bugs or inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to generate statistics.