Activating or Deactivating the Automatic SQL Optimizer Statistics Update 
The database system needs the SQL Optimizer statistics to determine the optimal search strategy for accessing data when executing complex SQL statements.
When you activate the automatic statistics update, the system updates the SQL Optimizer statistics for all tables whenever necessary.
You are logged on to the database as database system administrator or as a DBM operator with server authorization for accessing an SQL session (see Server Permission).
The database is in the ONLINE operational state.
Select the database in the explorer tree.
In the context menu of the database, choose .
To deactivate this function, choose Deactivate automatic statistics update.
To activate this function, choose Activate automatic statistics update.
Displaying the Search Strategies Used by SQL Statements (EXPLAIN)
Database Administration, SQL Optimizer Statistics
SAP Note 927882