How To Fix SQLM014 - &1 SQL Monitor records have been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: &1 SQL Monitor records have been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQLM014 - &1 SQL Monitor records have been deleted ?

  The SAP error message SQLM014 indicates that SQL Monitor records have been deleted. This message typically arises in the context of performance monitoring and analysis within SAP systems, particularly when using the SQL Monitor tool to track SQL statements and their performance.
  Cause:
  The SQLM014 error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Data Retention Policy: SQL Monitor records may be subject to a data retention policy that automatically deletes older records after a certain period.
  Manual Deletion: Users with the appropriate authorizations may have manually deleted records from the SQL Monitor.
  System Cleanup Jobs: Background jobs or maintenance tasks may be configured to clean up old SQL Monitor records to free up space or improve performance.
  Database Issues: In some cases, database issues or corruption could lead to unexpected deletion of records.
  
  Solution:
  To address the SQLM014 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Retention Settings:
  
  Review the SQL Monitor settings in transaction SQLM to understand the retention period configured for SQL Monitor records.
  Adjust the retention settings if necessary to retain records for a longer period.
  
  
  
  Review Deletion Logs:
  
  Check system logs or change logs to see if there were any manual deletions or automated jobs that might have caused the records to be deleted.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Cleanup Jobs:
  
  If there are background jobs responsible for deleting SQL Monitor records, consider reconfiguring them to prevent premature deletion.
  
  
  
  Monitor SQL Performance:
  
  If you need to retain SQL performance data, consider implementing additional monitoring tools or strategies to capture and store this data outside of the SQL Monitor.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to SQL Monitor for any specific recommendations or best practices regarding record retention and management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you suspect a deeper problem, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SQLM: Access the SQL Monitor.
  ST05: SQL Trace for performance analysis.
  ST12: Combined trace for performance analysis.
  
  
  
  Performance Monitoring: SQL Monitor is a tool used to analyze the performance of SQL statements executed in the SAP system. It helps identify long-running queries and optimize database performance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to SQL Monitor and the specific error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to understand the cause of the SQLM014 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.