How To Fix SWLT013 - Cannot create SQLM Snapshot list: container for snapshot list is initial

SWLT013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWLT - Message Class for ... guess!

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Cannot create SQLM Snapshot list: container for snapshot list is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWLT013 - Cannot create SQLM Snapshot list: container for snapshot list is initial ?

  The SAP error message SWLT013 indicates that the system is unable to create an SQLM (SQL Monitor) snapshot list because the container for the snapshot list is in an initial state. This typically occurs when the SQL Monitor is not properly initialized or configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Initialization Issue: The SQL Monitor may not have been initialized correctly, or the necessary configuration settings are missing.
  Database Connection: There may be issues with the database connection that prevent the SQL Monitor from accessing the required data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or access the SQLM snapshot list.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to use SQLM, or the relevant parameters may not be set correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Initialization:
  
  Ensure that the SQL Monitor is properly initialized. You can do this by navigating to the SQL Monitor settings in the SAP GUI and checking if the necessary parameters are set.
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