How To Fix LC266 - No statistics updating

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LC - Logistics Controlling

• Message number: 266

• Message text: No statistics updating

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LC266 - No statistics updating ?

  The SAP error message LC266 "No statistics updating" typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to update the statistics for a particular warehouse or inventory operation. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The warehouse or storage location may not be properly configured for statistics updating.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the statistics update.
  System Settings: The system settings for statistics updating may be disabled or incorrectly set.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the statistics from being updated.
  Batch Jobs: If batch jobs responsible for updating statistics are not running or have failed, this can lead to the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse and storage location are correctly configured for statistics updating. This can be done in the customizing settings of the SAP system.
  Verify that the relevant settings in the Warehouse Management (WM) module are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the statistics update.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  Review the system settings related to statistics updating. This may involve checking transaction codes like OMI1 (for inventory management) or SPRO (for customizing).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue. This can involve checking for missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Monitor Batch Jobs:
  
  Check if there are any scheduled batch jobs that are responsible for updating statistics. Ensure that these jobs are running successfully and troubleshoot any failures.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as LX02 (to display stock in warehouse), LX03 (to display stock overview), and LX04 (to display stock overview by storage type).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Warehouse Management and Inventory Management for detailed information on statistics updating and related processes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the LC266 error in your SAP system.