How To Fix DB6108 - Catalog cache: Buffering of table description data

DB6108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Catalog cache: Buffering of table description data

What causes this issue?

Description data for tables from the DB2 system catalog is not read
using the buffer pool in the same way as application data, but rather
have their own buffer, the catalog cache. You can set the size of this
cache using the database configuration parameter CATALOGCACHE_SZ.

System Response

If the hitrate here is low, you should also consider the number of
overflows in the catalog cache. If overflows do in fact occur, this has
an impact on performance.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6108 - Catalog cache: Buffering of table description data ?

  The SAP error message DB6108, which states "Catalog cache: Buffering of table description data," typically indicates an issue related to the database catalog cache. This error can occur in various scenarios, often related to database performance or configuration issues. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Database 
  Configuration Issues: The database may not be configured optimally, leading to issues with caching and performance.
  Buffer Overflow: The catalog cache may be full or not able to accommodate the required table description data.
  Database Locking: There may be locks on the database that prevent the cache from being updated or accessed properly.
  Network Issues: If there are network problems between the application server and the database server, it may lead to caching issues.
  Database Version: The version of the database may have bugs or limitations that affect caching behavior.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Configuration: Review and optimize the database configuration settings related to caching and