How To Fix S1251 - SAP statistics turned off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 251

• Message text: SAP statistics turned off

What causes this issue?

The SAP statistic has been turned off via the current profile.

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?

Set the profile parameter "rsdb/staton" to value 1. This change will be
effective after restarting the SAP System.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1251 - SAP statistics turned off ?

  The SAP error message S1251, which states "SAP statistics turned off," typically indicates that the system's performance statistics collection has been disabled. This can happen for various reasons, and it can affect the ability to monitor and analyze system performance effectively.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The most common cause is that the statistics collection has been explicitly turned off in the system configuration.
  System Parameters: Certain system parameters related to performance monitoring may be set to disable statistics.
  User Authorizations: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to access the statistics may also lead to this message.
  System State: The system may be in a state where it cannot collect statistics, such as during certain maintenance activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the S1251 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code RZ10 to check the profile parameters.
  Look for parameters related to statistics, such as stat/enable or stat/level. Ensure that they are set to enable statistics collection.
  
  
  
  Enable Statistics:
  
  If the statistics are turned off, you can enable them by changing the relevant parameters. For example, set stat/enable to 1 to enable statistics collection.
  
  
  
  Restart the System:
  
  After making changes to the profile parameters, you may need to restart the SAP system for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and view statistics. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction code SM21) for any related messages that might provide additional context or indicate why statistics are turned off.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to performance monitoring and statistics for any specific instructions or recommendations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ST03N (Workload and Performance Statistics), ST02 (Tune Summary), and SM37 (Job Monitoring) for performance analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to performance statistics.
  Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor system performance and statistics to ensure optimal operation and identify potential issues early.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S1251 error and enable SAP statistics collection for better performance monitoring.