Message type: E = Error
Message class: DB6 - DB6: Alert Monitoring and Alert Configuration
Message number: 517
Message text: The DFT_MON_LOCK switch is not set
To allow meaningful monitoring of the database, you must activate this
switch.
If this switch is not set, it can lead to problems ranging from
restricting the function of the CCMS transactions to erroneous
terminations.
Activate the switch by setting the appropriate database manager
parameters using the following command:
<LB>UPDATE DBM CFG USING DFT_MON_LOCK ON </>
The setting will become active at the next connection to the database.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
DB6517
- The DFT_MON_LOCK switch is not set ?The SAP error message DB6517, which states "The DFT_MON_LOCK switch is not set," typically relates to database monitoring and locking mechanisms within the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when there are issues with database performance monitoring or when certain database features are not enabled.
Cause: The error indicates that the DFT_MON_LOCK switch, which is a configuration parameter in the database, is not enabled. This switch is often related to monitoring and locking behavior in the database. If it is not set, the system may not be able to perform certain operations that require monitoring of locks, leading to this error message.
Solution: To resolve the DB6517 error, you can take the following steps: Check Database Configuration: Access the database configuration settings and verify if the DFT_MON_LOCK switch is available. If it is not set, you may need to enable it. This usually requires administrative access to the database. Enable the DFT_MON_LOCK Switch: Depending on
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