How To Fix /SDF/DB6008 - The table/index statistics must be reset for the & table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/DB6 -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The table/index statistics must be reset for the & table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/DB6008 - The table/index statistics must be reset for the & table ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/DB6008 indicates that the table or index statistics for a specific table need to be reset. This typically occurs in the context of database performance optimization and can be related to changes in the data distribution or structure of the table.
  Cause:
  
  Data Changes: Significant changes in the data volume or distribution within the table can lead to outdated statistics, which can affect query performance.
  Database Operations: Operations such as bulk inserts, updates, or deletes can invalidate existing statistics.
  Database Maintenance: Regular maintenance tasks, such as reorganizing or rebuilding indexes, may require statistics to be reset.
  SAP System Upgrades: After an upgrade or migration, the statistics may need to be recalibrated to align with the new system environment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to reset the statistics for the specified table. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Use Transaction Code ST03N: 
  
  Go to transaction ST03N to analyze workload and performance.
  Identify the table that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Reset Statistics:
  
  You can reset the statistics using the following SQL command in the database:
  EXECUTE DBMS_STATS.GATHER_TABLE_STATS('schema_name', 'table_name', cascade => TRUE);
  
  Replace schema_name and table_name with the appropriate values for your environment.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Transaction DB02:
  
  Go to transaction DB02 (Database Performance Analysis).
  Navigate to the "Statistics" tab and find the option to reset statistics for the specific table.
  
  
  
  Schedule Regular Maintenance:
  
  Consider scheduling regular maintenance tasks to gather and update statistics to prevent this issue from recurring.
  
  
  
  Check for Database-Specific Tools:
  
  Depending on your database (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, HANA), there may be specific tools or commands to gather or reset statistics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to performance tuning and statistics management for your specific SAP version and database.
  Database Documentation: Refer to the documentation for your specific database system for detailed instructions on managing statistics.
  Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor database performance and statistics to proactively address potential issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SDF/DB6008 error and ensure that your table statistics are up to date, which will help maintain optimal database performance.