How To Fix DB6414 - Statistics update for critical tables of the SAP System

DB6414 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB6 - DB6: Alert Monitoring and Alert Configuration

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Statistics update for critical tables of the SAP System

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6414 - Statistics update for critical tables of the SAP System ?

  The SAP error message DB6414 indicates that there is an issue with the statistics update for critical tables in the SAP system. This error typically arises during database operations when the system is unable to update the statistics for certain critical tables, which can affect performance and query optimization.
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The tables may be locked by other transactions, preventing the statistics update from occurring.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the statistics update may not have the necessary permissions to perform the operation.
  Database Configuration: There may be issues with the database configuration or settings that prevent the statistics from being updated.
  Corrupted Statistics: The existing statistics may be corrupted or inconsistent, leading to failures during the update process.
  Database Performance Issues: High load on the database or resource constraints can also lead to failures in updating statistics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Locks: Use database tools or transaction codes (like SM12 in SAP) to check for locks on