How To Fix DB6530 - An invalid value has been returned for the DFT_MON_TABLE switch

DB6530 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 530

• Message text: An invalid value has been returned for the DFT_MON_TABLE switch

Copy of DB6 527

What causes this issue?

To allow meaningful monitoring of the database, you must activate this
switch.

System Response

If this switch is not set, it can lead to problems ranging from
restricting the function of the CCMS transactions to erroneous
terminations.

How to fix this error?

Activate the switch by setting the appropriate database manager
parameters using the following command:
<LB>UPDATE DBM CFG USING DFT_MON_TABLE ON </>
The setting will become active at the next connection to the database.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6530 - An invalid value has been returned for the DFT_MON_TABLE switch ?

  The SAP error message DB6530 indicates that there is an issue with the DFT_MON_TABLE switch, which is related to database monitoring in SAP systems. This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid value for this switch, which is used to control the monitoring of database tables.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The DFT_MON_TABLE switch may have been set to an invalid value, which could be due to manual changes or incorrect configuration during system setup or updates.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying issues with the database itself that are causing the monitoring parameters to be misconfigured.
  SAP Notes: Sometimes, specific SAP Notes or patches may not have been applied, leading to inconsistencies in system behavior.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the DFT_MON_TABLE switch. You can do this by accessing the relevant database configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the value set for this switch is valid and corresponds to the expected