How To Fix RS_DB_DB6029 - DB2 LUW: Statistics for table &1 calculated by DB2 is required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_DB_DB6 - DB6-Specific Messages in SAP BW

• Message number: 029

• Message text: DB2 LUW: Statistics for table &1 calculated by DB2 is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_DB_DB6029 - DB2 LUW: Statistics for table &1 calculated by DB2 is required ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB6029 indicates that the statistics for a specific table in a DB2 LUW (Linux, Unix, Windows) database are outdated or missing. This can lead to performance issues because the database optimizer relies on accurate statistics to make informed decisions about query execution plans.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The statistics for the specified table (&1 in the error message) have not been collected or are outdated.
  The table has undergone significant changes, such as a large number of inserts, updates, or deletes, which can render existing statistics inaccurate.
  The database has not been configured to automatically collect statistics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to collect or update the statistics for the affected table. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Use SAP Transaction DBACOCKPIT:
  
  Go to transaction DBACOCKPIT in SAP.
  Navigate to the database administration section.
  Find the option to collect statistics for the specific table.
  
  
  
  Run SQL Command:
  You can also run a SQL command directly in the DB2 command line or through a database management tool. The command typically looks like this:
  RUNSTATS ON TABLE <schema_name>.<table_name>;
  Replace <schema_name> and <table_name> with the actual schema and table names.
  
  
  Schedule Regular Statistics Collection:
  
  Consider scheduling regular statistics collection to avoid this issue in the future. This can often be done through the database's maintenance plans or jobs.
  
  
  
  Check for Automatic Statistics Collection:
  
  Ensure that automatic statistics collection is enabled in your DB2 configuration. This can help keep statistics up to date without manual intervention.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  DB2 Documentation: Refer to the official IBM DB2 documentation for detailed instructions on managing statistics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to performance tuning and database maintenance for additional guidance.
  Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor database performance and query execution plans to identify when statistics need to be updated.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS_DB_DB6029 error and improve the performance of your SAP system.