How To Fix SMMSS_ALERTS069 - This alert shows the % of logical reads used by a single statement

SMMSS_ALERTS069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 069

• Message text: This alert shows the % of logical reads used by a single statement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS069 - This alert shows the % of logical reads used by a single statement ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS069 indicates that a specific SQL statement is consuming a high percentage of logical reads in the database. This alert is part of the SAP Performance Management tools, which help monitor and optimize database performance.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this alert is that a single SQL statement is executing with a high number of logical reads, which can indicate inefficiencies in the query. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Inefficient Query Design: The SQL statement may not be optimized, leading to excessive data being read from the database.
  Lack of Indexes: If the necessary indexes are not present, the database engine may need to perform full table scans, resulting in high logical reads.
  Data Volume: Large tables with a significant amount of data can lead to increased logical reads if the query is not selective enough.
  Parameter Sniffing: If the query plan is not optimal for the parameters being passed,