How To Fix /SDF/ZQLM024 - SQL Monitor is currently switched OFF by system profile parameter &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/ZQLM -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: SQL Monitor is currently switched OFF by system profile parameter &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/ZQLM024 - SQL Monitor is currently switched OFF by system profile parameter &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/ZQLM024 SQL Monitor is currently switched OFF by system profile parameter &1 indicates that the SQL Monitor feature is disabled in your SAP system due to a specific system profile parameter setting. This feature is part of the SQL performance tuning tools in SAP, which helps in monitoring and analyzing SQL statements executed in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the SQL Monitor functionality is controlled by a system profile parameter, which is currently set to disable the feature. The specific parameter that controls this is typically sql_monitor or a similar parameter, depending on the version of SAP you are using.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue and enable the SQL Monitor, you need to change the relevant system profile parameter. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Parameter: The error message will indicate the specific parameter (e.g., sql_monitor) that is currently set to disable the SQL Monitor.
  
  
  Access the Profile Parameters:
  
  Use transaction code RZ10 to access the profile parameters.
  You can also use transaction RZ11 to check the current value of the parameter.
  
  
  
  Change the Parameter:
  
  If you are using RZ10, select the appropriate profile (usually the instance profile) and choose to edit it.
  Look for the parameter related to SQL Monitor (e.g., sql_monitor) and change its value to 1 (or ON) to enable the SQL Monitor.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate: After making the changes, save the profile and activate it. You may need to restart the SAP instance for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  Verify the Change: After restarting, you can verify that the SQL Monitor is enabled by checking the parameter value again using RZ11.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your SAP version for more details on SQL Monitor and its configuration.
  Performance Monitoring: Enabling SQL Monitor can help in identifying performance issues related to SQL statements, which can be crucial for optimizing database interactions.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change system profile parameters.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and enable the SQL Monitor functionality in your SAP system.