How To Fix S1018 - & stat.file & cannot be opened

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 018

• Message text: & stat.file & cannot be opened

What causes this issue?

The sequential file containing the statistics records could not be
opened. This file is probably not available in the system. The reason
for this may be that, for example, the application server statistics
are not active (the 'stat/level' profile parameter is set to 0) or the
statistics data have not yet been written to the sequential file.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please wait a moment to see whether the statistics data will be written
to the sequential file.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1018 - & stat.file & cannot be opened ?

  The SAP error message S1018 typically indicates that there is an issue with accessing a specific statistical file, which is often related to permissions or file availability. The message "stat.file & cannot be opened" suggests that the system is unable to open the specified statistical file due to one of several potential reasons.
  Causes:
  
  File Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the file.
  File Path Issues: The file path specified in the configuration may be incorrect or the file may not exist at the specified location.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing access.
  Disk Space: There may be insufficient disk space on the server where the file is located.
  File Corruption: The file may be corrupted or in an unreadable format.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check File Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user or the SAP system has the necessary read/write permissions for the file and its directory.
  You may need to adjust the permissions using operating system commands or through the file properties.
  
  
  
  Verify File Path:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP to ensure that the file path is correct.
  Use transaction codes like AL11 to check if the file exists in the specified directory.
  
  
  
  Check for File Locks:
  
  Investigate if another process is using the file. You can use system tools to check for file locks.
  If the file is locked, you may need to wait for the process to complete or terminate it if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Disk Space:
  
  Check the available disk space on the server. If the disk is full, you may need to free up space or increase the disk capacity.
  
  
  
  File Integrity:
  
  If you suspect the file is corrupted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it if possible.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like AL11 (to view file directories) and SM37 (to check job logs) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on file handling and error messages.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.