How To Fix /SDF/ZQLM502 - SQL Monitor is not activated. Activation in SQL Administration.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/ZQLM -

• Message number: 502

• Message text: SQL Monitor is not activated. Activation in SQL Administration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/ZQLM502 - SQL Monitor is not activated. Activation in SQL Administration. ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/ZQLM502 SQL Monitor is not activated. Activation in SQL Administration indicates that the SQL Monitor functionality is not currently enabled in your SAP system. This feature is part of the SAP SQL Monitor, which is used for monitoring and analyzing SQL statements executed in the database.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the SQL Monitor has not been activated in the SQL Administration settings of your SAP system. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The SQL Monitor feature was never activated during the system configuration.
  The feature may have been deactivated due to system changes or updates.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the SQL Monitor.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to activate the SQL Monitor in the SQL Administration settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access SQL Administration:
  
  Log in to your SAP system.
  Navigate to the SQL Administration transaction. You can do this by entering transaction code SQLM in the command field.
  
  
  
  Activate SQL Monitor:
  
  In the SQL Monitor screen, look for an option to activate the SQL Monitor. This may be found under a menu option or a button labeled "Activate" or similar.
  Follow the prompts to enable the SQL Monitor.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user account has the necessary authorizations to access and modify SQL Monitor settings. You may need to contact your system administrator if you do not have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Verify Activation:
  
  After activation, you can verify that the SQL Monitor is working by running a few SQL statements and checking if they are being logged and monitored.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for SQL Monitor for detailed instructions and best practices.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SQLM: SQL Monitor
  ST05: SQL Trace, which can also be useful for monitoring SQL performance.
  
  
  Performance Monitoring: The SQL Monitor is a powerful tool for performance analysis, helping to identify slow-running SQL statements and optimize database performance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to SQL Monitor activation.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.