How To Fix DB6PM005 - Function &1 failed with return code = &2

DB6PM005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB6PM - DB2 UDB for UNIX, Windows: Performance Monitoring

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Function &1 failed with return code = &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM005 - Function &1 failed with return code = &2 ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM005 indicates that a specific function (denoted by &1) has failed with a return code (denoted by &2). This error is typically related to database operations within the SAP system, particularly when using the SAP Database Management System (DBMS) or when performing database-related tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: The function may fail due to problems with the connection to the database, such as network issues or incorrect database configuration.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user executing the function may not have the necessary permissions to perform the operation.
  Database Locking: The function may be trying to access a resource that is currently locked by another process.
  Resource Limitations: The database may be running out of resources, such as memory or disk space, which can cause operations to fail.
  Corrupted Database Objects: There may be corruption in the database objects that the function is trying to access or manipulate.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the database