How To Fix DB6PM084 - Line '&1' Column '&2': Relative path names are not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Line '&1' Column '&2': Relative path names are not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM084 - Line '&1' Column '&2': Relative path names are not supported ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM084 indicates that there is an issue with the use of relative path names in a database-related operation. This error typically arises when the system encounters a relative path in a configuration or command where it expects an absolute path.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the use of relative path names in the context of database operations, such as when specifying file locations for database backups, data files, or configuration files. Relative paths are not supported in this context, leading to the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Context: Determine where the relative path is being used. This could be in a configuration file, a database command, or a script.
  
  
  Change to Absolute Path: Modify the configuration or command to use an absolute path instead of a relative path. An absolute path specifies the complete directory path from the root of the file system, ensuring that the system can locate the files correctly.
  
  For example, instead of using:
  ./data/myfile.txt
  Use:
  /full/path/to/data/myfile.txt
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Files: If the error is related to a configuration file (like sapdb.conf or similar), ensure that all paths specified within that file are absolute.
  
  
  Review Scripts: If you are running a script that interacts with the database, check for any relative paths in the script and update them accordingly.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes, re-run the operation that caused the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for your specific database system (e.g., SAP HANA, MaxDB) for guidelines on file path specifications.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By ensuring that all paths used in your database operations are absolute, you should be able to resolve the DB6PM084 error effectively.