How To Fix DB6CK101 - Check if WLM dispatcher is enabled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB6CK - DB6: System Check Messages

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Check if WLM dispatcher is enabled

Check whether the DB2 WLM dispatcher is enabled in the database manager
configuration:
WLM dispatcher enabled (WLM_DISPATCHER) = &CURRENT_VALUE&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6CK101 - Check if WLM dispatcher is enabled ?

  The SAP error message DB6CK101 indicates that the Workload Management (WLM) dispatcher is not enabled for the database connection. This can lead to performance issues or the inability to manage workloads effectively in an SAP environment.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  WLM Not Configured: The WLM dispatcher is not configured or enabled in the database settings.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection that prevent the WLM dispatcher from functioning.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters related to WLM in the database configuration might be incorrectly set or missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DB6CK101 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check WLM Configuration:
  
  Access the database management system (DBMS) and verify if the WLM dispatcher is enabled.
  For databases like IBM Db2, you can check the WLM settings in the database configuration files or through the database management interface.
  
  
  
  Enable WLM Dispatcher:
  
  If WLM is not enabled, you will need to enable it. This usually involves modifying the database configuration settings. Refer to the specific documentation for your database system for instructions on how to enable WLM.
  
  
  
  Review Database Connection Settings:
  
  Ensure that the connection settings in the SAP system are correctly configured to connect to the database with WLM enabled.
  
  
  
  Restart Database Services:
  
  After making changes to the WLM configuration, restart the database services to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Configuration:
  
  In the SAP system, ensure that the database connection parameters are correctly set. This can be done in transaction code DBACOCKPIT or DB02.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation or the documentation for your specific database system for detailed instructions on configuring WLM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to DB6CK101 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Database Documentation: Consult the documentation for your specific database (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, Db2) for detailed instructions on configuring WLM.
  Performance Monitoring: After resolving the issue, monitor the performance of the SAP system to ensure that workloads are being managed effectively.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your database administrator or SAP support for further assistance.