How To Fix S1038 - Incomplete statistics for this period (Start time of statistics is &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Incomplete statistics for this period (Start time of statistics is &)

What causes this issue?

The displayed statistics (profile) does not contain all the data and
is not complete for the selected period.

System Response

The displayed list does not provide complete statistics.

How to fix this error?

The system has started the requested statistics on the date specified
in the message text. Statistics are available from this day onwards.
This type of statistic is not available for earlier periods.
The statistic will be continued for future periods.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1038 - Incomplete statistics for this period (Start time of statistics is &) ?

  The SAP error message S1038, which states "Incomplete statistics for this period (Start time of statistics is &)," typically occurs when the system is trying to access or analyze statistical data that has not been fully collected or is incomplete for the specified time period. This can happen in various contexts, such as during reporting or when executing certain transactions that rely on statistical data.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data Collection: The statistics for the specified period have not been fully collected or updated. This can happen if the data collection process was interrupted or not executed properly.
  Time Frame Issues: The time frame for which the statistics are being requested may not align with the periods for which data has been collected.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the proper collection of statistics.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may not be able to collect statistics in real-time, leading to incomplete data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Collection Jobs: Ensure that the background jobs responsible for collecting statistics are running correctly. You can check transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to see if there are any failed jobs.
  Run Data Collection Manually: If you find that the statistics have not been collected, you may need to run the data collection process manually. This can often be done through specific transaction codes or reports related to the module you are working with.
  Verify Time Period: Make sure that the time period you are querying matches the periods for which statistics have been collected. Adjust the time frame if necessary.
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings related to statistics collection in the relevant module. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on how to resolve it.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, consider scheduling data collection jobs during off-peak hours to ensure they can complete successfully.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), ST22 (Dump Analysis), and SLG1 (Application Log) to troubleshoot and monitor jobs and logs.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand how statistics are collected and managed.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the S1038 error and implement a solution to resolve it.