How To Fix DB6PM163 - Size of buffer pool has not been specified correctly for partition &1


DB6PM163 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 163

  • Message text: Size of buffer pool has not been specified correctly for partition &1

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM163 - Size of buffer pool has not been specified correctly for partition &1 ?
    The SAP error message DB6PM163 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the buffer pool size for a specific partition in the database. This error typically arises in the context of SAP systems that use a database management system (DBMS) like SAP HANA, Oracle, or others, where buffer pools are used to manage memory allocation for database operations.
    
    Cause: The error message "Size of buffer pool has not been specified correctly for partition &1" suggests that the buffer pool size for the specified partition (denoted by &1) is either not set, incorrectly set, or exceeds the allowable limits. This can happen due to: Misconfiguration: The buffer pool size may not have been defined in the database configuration settings. Exceeding Limits: The specified buffer pool size may exceed the maximum allowed size for the database or partition. Database Version/Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues with the database version being used and the configuration

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