How To Fix S1181 - No statistics available for selected table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 181

• Message text: No statistics available for selected table &

What causes this issue?

The selected line does not contain a table name from the list of the
displayed tables.

System Response

No special display occurs.

How to fix this error?

Repeat the table selection with exact positioning.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1181 - No statistics available for selected table & ?

  The SAP error message S1181, which states "No statistics available for selected table &," typically occurs when the system is unable to find statistical data for a specific database table. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Statistics: The most common reason for this error is that the statistics for the specified table have not been generated or updated. This can happen if the table is newly created or if statistics have not been collected after significant data changes.
  
  
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database itself, such as corruption or misconfiguration, which can prevent the retrieval of statistics.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the statistics for the specified table.
  
  
  Table Deletion: If the table has been deleted or is not available in the database, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Generate Statistics:
  
  You can generate or update the statistics for the table using the transaction code DB02 or ST03N. 
  In DB02, navigate to the "Database Performance" section, and you can find options to analyze and collect statistics for the tables.
  
  
  
  Use the SQL Command:
  
  If you have access to the database, you can run SQL commands to gather statistics. For example, in Oracle, you might use the DBMS_STATS package to gather statistics for the table.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the statistics. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Check Table Existence:
  
  Verify that the table exists in the database. You can do this by checking the database directly or using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to see if the table is defined.
  
  
  
  Database Administration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your database administrator to check for any underlying database issues or to perform maintenance tasks.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  DB02: Database Performance Analysis
  ST03N: Workload Analysis
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on database statistics and performance tuning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S1181 error and ensure that the necessary statistics are available for the selected table.