How To Fix S10041 - Failed to get selectivity for columns

S10041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S10 - MS SQL Server Database monitor tools messages

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Failed to get selectivity for columns

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S10041 - Failed to get selectivity for columns ?

  The SAP error message S10041, "Failed to get selectivity for columns," typically occurs in the context of database operations, particularly when the system is trying to optimize a query or access data from a database table. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with database statistics, missing or outdated statistics, or problems with the database configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Outdated Statistics: The database may not have up-to-date statistics for the columns involved in the query, which can lead to difficulties in determining selectivity.
  Missing Statistics: If statistics for certain columns are missing, the optimizer cannot make informed decisions about how to execute a query efficiently.
  Database 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues with the database that prevent it from retrieving the necessary information.
  Data Distribution Changes: Significant changes in the data distribution (e.g., after bulk data loads) may not be reflected in the statistics.
  Database Corruption: In rare cases, database corruption can lead to