How To Fix DB6PM100 - Tablespace name must not start with 'SYS'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Tablespace name must not start with 'SYS'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM100 - Tablespace name must not start with 'SYS' ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM100 indicates that a tablespace name must not start with 'SYS'. This is a common restriction in many database systems, including Oracle, where certain prefixes are reserved for system use.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or manipulate a tablespace in the database, and the name you have chosen starts with the prefix 'SYS'. This prefix is typically reserved for system tablespaces and objects, and using it for user-defined tablespaces can lead to conflicts and confusion within the database management system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should choose a different name for your tablespace that does not start with 'SYS'. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify the Tablespace Name: Determine the name you are trying to use that is causing the error.
  
  
  Rename the Tablespace: Choose a new name that adheres to the naming conventions of your database system. Ensure that it does not start with 'SYS' and follows any other naming rules (e.g., length, allowed characters).
  
  
  Create or Alter the Tablespace: If you are creating a new tablespace, use the new name in your CREATE TABLESPACE statement. If you are altering an existing tablespace, you may need to drop it and recreate it with the new name, or use the appropriate command to rename it if supported.
  
  
  Example:
  If you were trying to create a tablespace with the name SYS_DATA, you could change it to something like USER_DATA or MYAPP_DATA.
  CREATE TABLESPACE USER_DATA DATAFILE 'user_data.dbf' SIZE 100M;
  Related Information:
  
  Database Documentation: Refer to the documentation of your specific database system (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server) for naming conventions and reserved keywords.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific recommendations or updates related to database management and tablespace handling.
  Database Administration: If you are not familiar with database administration tasks, consider consulting with a DBA to ensure that your changes do not affect other database operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DB6PM100 error and successfully create or manage your tablespaces in SAP.