How To Fix DB6PM097 - Line '&1' Column '&2': Container already existing

DB6PM097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Line '&1' Column '&2': Container already existing

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DB6PM097 - Details

• The SAP error message DB6PM097 indicates that there is an attempt to create a database container (such as a table, schema, or other database object) that already exists in the database. This error typically arises during operations that involve creating or modifying database structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a database object (like a table or schema) that already exists in the database.
  There may be a naming conflict where the name you are trying to use is already taken by another object.
  The database operation is being executed in a context where the existing object is not being recognized or handled properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Objects:
  
  Verify if the object you are trying to create already exists in the database. You can do this by querying the database catalog or using database management tools to list existing objects.
  
  
  
  Rename or Drop Existing Object:
  
  If