How To Fix RSCV582 - DB2/UDB: Statistics for table &1 were generated &2 days ago

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCV - Analysis of BW objects (InfoCubes...)

• Message number: 582

• Message text: DB2/UDB: Statistics for table &1 were generated &2 days ago

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCV582 - DB2/UDB: Statistics for table &1 were generated &2 days ago ?

  The SAP error message RSCV582 indicates that the statistics for a specific database table (denoted by &1) were generated a certain number of days ago (denoted by &2). This message is typically related to the performance of the database and the need for up-to-date statistics to ensure optimal query performance.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this message is that the database statistics for the specified table are outdated. Database statistics are crucial for the query optimizer to make informed decisions about how to execute queries efficiently. If the statistics are not updated regularly, the optimizer may choose suboptimal execution plans, leading to performance degradation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you should update the statistics for the affected table. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Run the Statistics Update:
  
  You can manually update the statistics for the table using the appropriate SQL command. For DB2, you can use the RUNSTATS command. For example:
  RUNSTATS ON TABLE your_schema.your_table;
  
  Make sure to replace your_schema.your_table with the actual schema and table name.
  
  
  
  Schedule Regular Updates:
  
  To prevent this issue from recurring, consider scheduling regular updates of statistics. This can be done using a job scheduler or a maintenance plan that runs the RUNSTATS command periodically.
  
  
  
  Monitor Statistics:
  
  Keep an eye on the age of statistics for your tables. You can create a monitoring job that alerts you when statistics are older than a certain threshold.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Issues:
  
  If you continue to experience performance issues even after updating statistics, investigate other potential causes such as database configuration, indexing, or query optimization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  DB2 Documentation: Refer to the official DB2 documentation for more details on the RUNSTATS command and best practices for maintaining database performance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to performance tuning and database maintenance for additional recommendations specific to your SAP environment.
  Database Administration: Ensure that your database administrators are aware of the importance of maintaining up-to-date statistics and have a strategy in place for regular maintenance.
  
  By keeping your database statistics up to date, you can help ensure that your SAP system performs optimally.