How To Fix D3206 - The LISTCAT result file will be kept

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D3 - CCMS - DB2 on OS390

• Message number: 206

• Message text: The LISTCAT result file will be kept

What causes this issue?

The storage information displayed in the tables and indexes monitor is
derived from the output of an IDCAMS LISTCAT job. This job runs in
background when you press the refresh button on the initial screen (and
confirm). The output file is usually deleted from the application
server's file system after the data has been analyzed.
You now requested explicitly not to delete the result file.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D3206 - The LISTCAT result file will be kept ?

  The SAP error message D3206, which states "The LISTCAT result file will be kept," typically occurs in the context of data archiving or data management processes within SAP systems. This message is related to the LISTCAT command, which is used to list catalog entries in the SAP database.
  
  Cause:
  The error message D3206 usually indicates that there was an issue with the LISTCAT operation, which may be due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorization: The user executing the LISTCAT command may not have the necessary permissions to perform the operation.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the file system where the LISTCAT result file is being written, such as insufficient disk space or file system errors.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the archiving settings or parameters that affect the LISTCAT operation.
  Temporary System Issues: Sometimes, temporary issues in the SAP system or database can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the