How To Fix RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG003 - InfoCube tables without index statistics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG - Messages for RSMSS_ANALYZER

• Message number: 003

• Message text: InfoCube tables without index statistics

Check description
This check identifies infocube tables including dimension tables and SID
tables without index statistics. For the check, the tables found contain
at least one data row.
Repair description
The repair option creates table statistics for the selected tables. The
execution of UPDATE STATISTICS is triggered with the FULLSCAN option to
force the creation of the SQL Server statistics for tables with less
than 500 data rows.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG003 - InfoCube tables without index statistics ?

  The SAP error message RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG003 indicates that there are InfoCube tables in your SAP system that do not have index statistics. This can lead to performance issues when querying the InfoCubes, as the database optimizer relies on index statistics to determine the most efficient way to execute queries.
  Cause:
  The absence of index statistics for InfoCube tables can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Database Maintenance: Index statistics may not have been updated after data loads or changes in the InfoCube.
  Initial Setup: The statistics may not have been generated during the initial setup of the InfoCube.
  Database Configuration: Certain database configurations or settings may prevent automatic updates of statistics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to generate or update the index statistics for the affected InfoCube tables. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Use Transaction RSMO:
  
  Go to transaction RSMO (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Select the InfoCube that is causing the issue.
  Execute the "Analyze" function to check for missing statistics.
  
  
  
  Generate Statistics:
  
  You can generate statistics using the database-specific tools or commands. For example, in Oracle, you might use the DBMS_STATS package, while in SQL Server, you would use the UPDATE STATISTICS command.
  In SAP BW, you can also use the transaction RSANWB to analyze and generate statistics for InfoCubes.
  
  
  
  Schedule Regular Updates:
  
  To prevent this issue from recurring, consider scheduling regular updates of index statistics as part of your data load process or maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Check Database Documentation:
  
  Refer to your specific database documentation for detailed instructions on how to manage and update index statistics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Performance Tuning: Regularly updating index statistics is a best practice for maintaining optimal performance in SAP BW systems.
  Monitoring: Use transaction RSMO to monitor the status of your InfoCubes and ensure that statistics are up to date.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSMSS_ANALYZER_MSG003 error and improve the performance of your InfoCubes in SAP BW.