How To Fix DB6PM116 - Dataclass &1 already existing

DB6PM116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Dataclass &1 already existing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM116 - Dataclass &1 already existing ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM116, which states "Dataclass &1 already existing," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new database table or data class in the SAP system, but a data class with the same name already exists in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data Class: The primary cause of this error is that the data class you are trying to create already exists in the database. This can happen if:
  You are attempting to create a data class with a name that has already been used.
  There was a previous attempt to create the data class that was not properly cleaned up.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Data Classes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility) to check if the data class already exists.
  Look for the data class name in the relevant tables or data dictionary.
  
  
  
  Rename or Modify:
  
  If the data class already exists and