How To Fix SADA500 - Explain only allowed for SELECT statements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADA - CCMS: SAP DB Porting and Development

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Explain only allowed for SELECT statements

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADA500 - Explain only allowed for SELECT statements ?

  The SAP error message SADA500 ("Explain only allowed for SELECT statements") typically occurs when you attempt to use the EXPLAIN command on a non-SELECT SQL statement in the SAP ABAP environment. The EXPLAIN command is used to analyze the execution plan of a SQL query, but it is only applicable to SELECT statements.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to execute the EXPLAIN command on a statement that is not a SELECT statement, such as INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, or any other SQL command.
  There may be a syntax error or misconfiguration in the SQL statement being executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the SQL Statement: Ensure that the statement you are trying to analyze with EXPLAIN is indeed a SELECT statement. If it is not, you will need to remove the EXPLAIN command or modify your query to be a SELECT statement.
  
  
  Correct Usage: If you are using EXPLAIN in a script or program, make sure it is only applied to SELECT queries. For example:
  EXPLAIN SELECT * FROM your_table WHERE condition;
  This is valid, while the following would cause the error:
  EXPLAIN INSERT INTO your_table VALUES (...);
  
  
  Review Documentation: If you are unsure about the syntax or usage of EXPLAIN, refer to the SAP documentation or SQL reference guide for the correct usage.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EXPLAIN Command: This command is used to retrieve the execution plan for a SQL statement, which helps in performance tuning and understanding how the database will execute the query.
  Performance Tuning: Understanding the execution plan can help identify potential performance issues, such as missing indexes or inefficient joins.
  SQL Statement Types: Familiarize yourself with the different types of SQL statements (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) and their appropriate contexts for using commands like EXPLAIN.
  
  By ensuring that you are only using EXPLAIN with SELECT statements, you can avoid this error and effectively analyze your SQL queries.