How To Fix S1591 - Could not get text of SQL statement

S1591 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 591

• Message text: Could not get text of SQL statement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1591 - Could not get text of SQL statement ?

  The SAP error message S1591, "Could not get text of SQL statement," typically occurs when there is an issue with retrieving the SQL statement text from the database. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Database Connection Issues: There may be a problem with the connection to the database, which prevents SAP from retrieving the SQL statement.
  SQL Statement Not Found: The SQL statement may not exist in the database, or it may have been deleted or altered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the SQL statement or the database objects involved.
  Database Configuration: There may be configuration issues with the database that prevent the retrieval of SQL statements.
  Corrupted Database Objects: The database objects may be corrupted, leading to issues in fetching the SQL statement.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Connection: Ensure that the connection to the database is active and functioning correctly. You can test the connection using transaction codes like