Error
Error Code:
1162
SAP S/4HANA Error 1162: SQL Plan Stability Location Update
Description
This error indicates a problem with SQL plan stability management within your SAP S/4HANA system, specifically requiring an update to a referenced location. It typically arises when the database attempts to use or maintain query execution plans, but essential metadata or configuration related to a 'location' is either outdated or incorrectly referenced.
Error Message
ERR_SQL_PLAN_STABILITY_UPDATE_LOCATION: Plan stability error - update location first
Known Causes
4 known causesOutdated Database Statistics
The database's internal statistics or metadata, crucial for optimizing query execution plans, may be out of date, leading to an inability to correctly reference or update the required location.
Inconsistent Plan Stability Configuration
Configuration settings for SQL plan management or stability features might be inconsistent or incomplete, preventing the system from properly identifying or updating the designated location.
Recent Schema or System Changes
Recent database schema modifications, system upgrades, or migrations might have inadvertently left plan stability objects or their references in an unaligned state, requiring a location update.
Insufficient User Permissions
The user or system process attempting to perform operations related to SQL plan stability may lack the necessary database privileges to access or update the specified location.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:
General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service