How To Fix S03563 - Failed to delete obsolete statistics files for component &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S03 - Messages for Enjoy TCC Monitors, July 20, 1999

• Message number: 563

• Message text: Failed to delete obsolete statistics files for component &1

What causes this issue?

The component collector for component &V1& attempted to delete old
statistics files. This failed. This is probably due to connection
problem to the RFC destination of the agent responsible. Perform an RFC
connction test with transaction SM59 (<LS>Display and Maintenance of
RFC Destinations</>).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S03563 - Failed to delete obsolete statistics files for component &1 ?

  The SAP error message S03563, which indicates "Failed to delete obsolete statistics files for component &1," typically arises during the process of managing or cleaning up statistics files in the SAP system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Cause:
  
  File System Permissions: The user or process attempting to delete the statistics files may not have the necessary permissions to access or delete the files.
  File Locks: The files may be locked by another process, preventing deletion.
  Disk Space Issues: There may be insufficient disk space on the file system where the statistics files are stored, which can lead to failures in file operations.
  Corrupted Files: The statistics files themselves may be corrupted, causing issues during the deletion process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP system that affect how statistics files are managed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user or process has the appropriate permissions to delete files in the directory where the statistics files are stored. You may need to adjust file system permissions or run the process as a user with higher privileges.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use system tools to check if the files are being used by another process. If they are locked, you may need to stop the process that is using them or wait until it releases the files.
  
  
  Free Up Disk Space: Check the available disk space on the file system. If it is low, consider deleting unnecessary files or expanding the disk space to allow for proper file operations.
  
  
  Manually Delete Files: If the files are not critical and you have confirmed they are not in use, you can try to manually delete the obsolete statistics files using the operating system's file management tools.
  
  
  Check SAP Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to statistics file management in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to statistics file management.
  
  
  System Restart: In some cases, a system restart may help clear any locks or temporary issues that are preventing file deletion.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on managing statistics files and troubleshooting related issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the failure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.