How To Fix D4522 - Average time used by sorts (s)

D4522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D4 - DB2/400 specific messages

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Average time used by sorts (s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D4522 - Average time used by sorts (s) ?

  The SAP error message D4522, which indicates "Average time used by sorts (s)," is typically related to performance issues in the SAP system, particularly concerning sorting operations in database queries or reports. This message is part of the performance monitoring and tuning tools in SAP, and it is not necessarily an error in the traditional sense but rather a warning or informational message indicating that the average time taken for sorting operations is higher than expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Large Data Volume: Sorting large datasets can lead to increased processing time, especially if the data is not indexed properly.
  Inefficient Queries: Poorly written SQL queries or reports that require extensive sorting can contribute to longer processing times.
  Lack of Indexes: If the fields being sorted are not indexed, the database has to perform a full table scan, which is time-consuming.
  System Resource Constraints: Limited CPU, memory, or I/O resources can slow down sorting operations.
  Database Configuration: Suboptimal database