How To Fix S10055 - Table statistics job parameter 'hour' is not numeric.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Table statistics job parameter 'hour' is not numeric.

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the job configuration for the table size data collection job. The
job parameter 'hour' must be set to a value in the range 0 to 23.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S10055 - Table statistics job parameter 'hour' is not numeric. ?

  The SAP error message S10055 indicates that there is an issue with the job parameter 'hour' in the context of table statistics. This error typically arises when the parameter expected to be numeric is either not set correctly or contains non-numeric characters.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Parameter Value: The 'hour' parameter is expected to be a numeric value (e.g., 0-23 for hours in a day). If it contains letters, special characters, or is left blank, the system will throw this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the job scheduling or the way the job is defined in the background processing.
  Data Type Mismatch: The system might be expecting a specific data type for the parameter, and if it receives a different type, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Parameters: Review the job definition in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Define Background Job). Ensure that the 'hour' parameter is set correctly and contains a valid numeric value.
  
  For example, if the job is scheduled to run at 2 AM, the 'hour' parameter should be set to 2.
  
  
  
  Modify Job Definition: If you find that the parameter is incorrectly set, modify the job definition to correct the 'hour' parameter.
  
  Go to the job definition and edit the parameters to ensure they are numeric.
  
  
  
  Re-schedule the Job: After making the necessary changes, re-schedule the job and monitor it to ensure that it runs without errors.
  
  
  Check for Other Errors: If the issue persists, check for other related error messages or logs that might provide additional context about the problem.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct values or configurations, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up background jobs and parameters.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM36: Define Background Job
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to job scheduling and statistics collection.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S10055 error and ensure that your table statistics job runs successfully.