How To Fix SMMSS_ALERTS037 - Single SQL statement runtime of &1ms is very high

SMMSS_ALERTS037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMMSS_ALERTS - Message class for MSSQL rz20 messages

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Single SQL statement runtime of &1ms is very high

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS037 - Single SQL statement runtime of &1ms is very high ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS037 indicates that a single SQL statement has a runtime that exceeds a predefined threshold, which is set to alert administrators about potential performance issues. This message is part of the SAP system's monitoring and alerting framework, specifically related to database performance.
  Cause
  The high runtime of a SQL statement can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Inefficient SQL Queries: The SQL statement may not be optimized, leading to longer execution times.
  Database Locks: Other transactions may be locking the resources needed by the SQL statement, causing delays.
  Large Data Volumes: The query may be processing a large amount of data, which can increase execution time.
  Missing Indexes: If the necessary indexes are not present, the database may need to perform full table scans, which are slower.
  Database Configuration: Suboptimal database configuration settings can lead to performance issues.
  Resource Contention: High load on the database server or contention for resources can slow down query