How To Fix SQLM006 - SQL Monitor not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQLM - SQL Monitor messages to the world

• Message number: 006

• Message text: SQL Monitor not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQLM006 - SQL Monitor not active ?

  The SAP error message SQLM006, which states "SQL Monitor not active," typically occurs when the SQL Monitor functionality is not enabled or properly configured in your SAP system. SQL Monitor is a tool used to analyze and monitor SQL statements executed in the SAP environment, and it can be very useful for performance tuning and troubleshooting.
  Cause:
  
  SQL Monitor Not Activated: The SQL Monitor feature may not be activated in your SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the SQL Monitor.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the SQL Monitor from functioning correctly.
  System Settings: The system settings may not be configured to allow SQL monitoring.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SQLM006 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate SQL Monitor:
  
  Go to transaction code SQLM.
  Check if the SQL Monitor is activated. If not, you can activate it by following the prompts in the SQL Monitor interface.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access SQL Monitor. You may need to check the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary permissions for SQL monitoring.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for SQL Monitor. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration transactions or using transaction code RZ10 to check profile parameters.
  Ensure that the parameters related to SQL monitoring are set correctly.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may be required after making changes to the configuration or activating the SQL Monitor.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address issues related to SQL Monitor. SAP Notes can provide specific fixes or recommendations for known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for SQL Monitor for detailed instructions on activation and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SQLM: SQL Monitor
  RZ10: Profile Parameter Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to SQL Monitor for any known issues or updates.
  Performance Tuning: SQL Monitor is a valuable tool for performance tuning, so understanding how to use it effectively can help improve system performance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.