How To Fix RSIM040 - Repairing DB statistics in background

RSIM040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSIM - Messages for BI KPI monitoring and Health Checks

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Repairing DB statistics in background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSIM040 - Repairing DB statistics in background ?

  The SAP error message RSIM040, which indicates "Repairing DB statistics in background," typically arises when there are issues with the database statistics that are used by the SAP system for optimizing query performance. This can occur due to various reasons, such as changes in the underlying data, inconsistencies in the statistics, or issues during the last update of the statistics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Outdated Statistics: The database statistics may be outdated or not reflective of the current data distribution.
  Data Changes: Significant changes in the data (like bulk inserts, updates, or deletes) can lead to discrepancies in the statistics.
  Database Configuration: Misconfiguration of the database or the SAP system can lead to issues with how statistics are collected or maintained.
  Background Job Failures: Previous attempts to update statistics may have failed, leading to the need for a repair.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Run the Repair Job: The error message itself suggests that a background job is being initiated to repair the statistics.