How To Fix W4256 - S T A T I S T I C S

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 256

• Message text: S T A T I S T I C S

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4256 - S T A T I S T I C S ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message W4256 related to STATISTICS:
  
  SAP Message: W4256 - STATISTICS
  
  1. Cause
  The message W4256 typically appears during database operations or when running certain SAP transactions that involve database statistics. It is a warning message (indicated by the "W" prefix) related to the collection or update of database statistics.
  Common causes include:
  
  The database statistics are outdated or inconsistent.
  The system attempted to collect or update statistics but encountered issues.
  The database statistics collection job did not complete successfully.
  There might be missing or incomplete statistics for certain database tables or indexes.
  The database system (e.g., Oracle, HANA, DB2) reported a warning during statistics gathering.
  
  
  2. Solution
  Since this is a warning message, it usually does not stop processing but indicates that database statistics might not be optimal, which can affect performance.
  Recommended steps:
  
  
  Check Database Statistics:
  
  Verify if the database statistics are up-to-date.
  Use database-specific tools or SAP transactions to check statistics status.
  
  
  
  Update Statistics:
  
  Run the database statistics update job.
  In SAP, you can use transaction DB20 (Database Statistics) to monitor and schedule statistics updates.
  For Oracle, use ANALYZE or DBMS_STATS package.
  For HANA, use UPDATE STATISTICS commands.
  
  
  
  Check Database Logs:
  
  Look into the database alert logs or trace files for any errors or warnings related to statistics gathering.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message W4256 or database statistics issues for your specific database platform.
  
  
  
  Performance Monitoring:
  
  Monitor system performance after updating statistics to ensure improvements.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If unsure, involve your SAP Basis or DBA team to handle database statistics maintenance.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Transaction DB20: Used to monitor and manage database statistics in SAP.
  Database-specific commands: Depending on your DBMS (Oracle, HANA, SQL Server, DB2), the method to update statistics varies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to W4256 or database statistics issues.
  Performance Impact: Outdated or missing statistics can lead to inefficient query plans and degraded system performance.
  Message Class: W4 (Database related messages)
  Message Text: Usually something like "STATISTICS" indicating a warning related to statistics.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W4256 - STATISTICS (Warning)
  
  
  Cause
  Outdated, missing, or inconsistent DB statistics; issues during stats collection
  
  
  Solution
  Check and update database statistics using DB20 or DB-specific tools; review logs; consult SAP Notes
  
  
  Impact
  Potential performance degradation if not addressed
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where you see this message, I can help with more tailored advice.