How To Fix SQLM032 - &1 SQL Monitor records exist before update

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 032

• Message text: &1 SQL Monitor records exist before update

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQLM032 - &1 SQL Monitor records exist before update ?

  The SAP error message SQLM032 indicates that there are existing SQL Monitor records that need to be addressed before an update can occur. This error typically arises in the context of the SQL Monitor (transaction code SQLM), which is used to analyze and monitor SQL statements executed in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there are SQL Monitor records that have not been processed or cleared before attempting to perform an update operation. This can happen if:
  
  There are active SQL Monitor sessions that have not been finalized.
  The system is trying to update the SQL Monitor configuration or data while there are still records present that need to be handled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SQLM032 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check SQL Monitor Records:
  
  Go to transaction code SQLM.
  Review the existing SQL Monitor records. You may need to analyze the records to determine if they are still relevant or if they can be deleted.
  
  
  
  Delete or Finalize Records:
  
  If the records are no longer needed, you can delete them. Use the appropriate options in the SQL Monitor to remove the records.
  If the records need to be kept for analysis, ensure that they are finalized or processed as required.
  
  
  
  Update SQL Monitor Configuration:
  
  After clearing or finalizing the records, attempt the update operation again.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that there are no locks on the SQL Monitor tables that might be preventing the update. You can check for locks using transaction code SM12.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to SQL Monitor for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SQLM: SQL Monitor
  SM12: Display and manage locks
  SM21: System log for checking any related errors or warnings
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or solutions for the SQLM032 error.
  
  
  
  Performance Monitoring:
  
  Regularly monitor SQL performance and clean up old records to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SQLM032 error and successfully perform the necessary updates in the SQL Monitor.