How To Fix DB6104 - The buffer pool size is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB6 - DB6: Alert Monitoring and Alert Configuration

• Message number: 104

• Message text: The buffer pool size is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6104 - The buffer pool size is &1 ?

  The SAP error message DB6104, which states "The buffer pool size is &1," typically relates to issues with the database buffer pool configuration. This error can occur in various SAP database systems, particularly when the buffer pool size is either too small or not configured correctly for the workload.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Buffer Pool Size: The buffer pool may be too small to handle the current workload, leading to performance issues and increased disk I/O.
  
  Configuration Issues: The buffer pool size may not be set correctly in the database configuration settings.
  Database Limits: The database system may have limits on the maximum size of the buffer pool that can be allocated.
  Resource Constraints: The underlying hardware may not have enough memory available to allocate the desired buffer pool size.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Buffer Pool Size:
  
  Review the current buffer pool size and increase it if necessary. This can usually be done through the database management tools or configuration files.
  For example,