How To Fix DB02090 - 'brconnect -f stats' have never been run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB02 - For Oracle Component of the Database Monitor

• Message number: 090

• Message text: 'brconnect -f stats' have never been run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB02090 - 'brconnect -f stats' have never been run ?

  The SAP error message DB02090 indicates that the database utility brconnect has not been executed with the -f stats option. This command is typically used to gather statistics for the database, which are essential for the database optimizer to make informed decisions about query execution plans.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the database statistics have not been updated or collected. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The brconnect utility has never been run with the -f stats option.
  The statistics may have been cleared or not collected after a significant change in the database (e.g., after a large data load or schema change).
  The scheduled job for collecting statistics may have failed or been disabled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to run the brconnect utility with the appropriate options to collect the database statistics. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Log in to the SAP system: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to execute database utilities.
  
  
  Open a command line interface: Access the server where the SAP database is hosted.
  
  
  Run the brconnect command: Execute the following command:
  brconnect -f stats -u <DB_USER> -p <DB_PASSWORD> -d <DB_NAME>
  Replace <DB_USER>, <DB_PASSWORD>, and <DB_NAME> with your database user credentials and the name of your database.
  
  
  Check for errors: After running the command, monitor the output for any errors or warnings. If the command completes successfully, the statistics should now be updated.
  
  
  Schedule regular updates: To prevent this issue from recurring, consider scheduling regular jobs to run brconnect -f stats at appropriate intervals (e.g., weekly or monthly) based on your database activity.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for brconnect for detailed information on its usage and options.
  Database Performance: Regularly updating database statistics is crucial for maintaining optimal performance. It helps the database optimizer make better decisions regarding query execution.
  Monitoring: Use monitoring tools to keep track of database performance and identify when statistics need to be updated.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider consulting with your database administrator or SAP support for further assistance.