How To Fix MSGSERVER006 - Statistics are not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGSERVER - Messages for Message Server

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Statistics are not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSGSERVER006 - Statistics are not active ?

  The SAP error message MSGSERVER006: Statistics are not active typically indicates that the statistics gathering feature in the SAP system is not enabled or configured properly. This can affect performance monitoring and analysis, as statistics are essential for understanding system behavior and performance.
  Cause:
  
  Statistics Not Activated: The most common cause is that the statistics gathering feature has not been activated in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to statistics.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate statistics.
  System Settings: The system profile parameters may not be set correctly to enable statistics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MSGSERVER006 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Statistics:
  
  Go to transaction code RZ10 to edit the instance profile.
  Check the parameters related to statistics, such as rdisp/statistics and ensure they are set to 1 (enabled).
  If they are not set, add or modify the parameters accordingly.
  
  
  
  Restart the Instance:
  
  After making changes to the profile parameters, you will need to restart the SAP instance for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage statistics. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Use transaction ST03N to check if statistics are being collected. If not, ensure that the configuration is correct and that the necessary background jobs for statistics collection are running.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for detailed information on configuring and troubleshooting statistics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RZ10: Profile maintenance.
  ST03N: Workload and performance analysis.
  SM21: System log.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to statistics and performance monitoring.
  
  
  Performance Monitoring: Enabling statistics is crucial for performance tuning and monitoring, as it provides insights into system usage and performance bottlenecks.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MSGSERVER006 error and enable statistics gathering in your SAP system.