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

S03563 - Overview

• 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