How To Fix DB6PM169 - Unable to determine version of UDF library, see longtext for more details

DB6PM169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Unable to determine version of UDF library, see longtext for more details

What causes this issue?

The version of the currently installed UDF library could not be
determined.

System Response

Case 1: SQL0444N
Occurs if the UDF has not been installed correctly, i.e. the library is
not available in the displayed location.
Case 2: SQL0443N ... Permission denied...
The UDF libary has an obsolete version that does not support the option
to query its own version.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Case 1:
Check if the displayed path is correct. An empty path indicates that the
UDF must be located in the default path for UDF's, which is normally
<instance>/sqllib.
If the path is correct, check the existence of the library db6pmudf.dll
for Windows platforms and db6pmudf (without any extension!) for UNIX
platforms.
Case 2:
Download the latest patch of db6pmudf or db6pmudf.dll from the SAP
Service Marketplace at the Internet address
http://www.service.sap.com/swcenter-main.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM169 - Unable to determine version of UDF library, see longtext for more details ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM169, which states "Unable to determine version of UDF library, see longtext for more details," typically relates to issues with the User Defined Functions (UDF) library in the context of SAP HANA or other database systems that support UDFs. This error can occur due to several reasons, including configuration issues, missing libraries, or compatibility problems.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Corrupted UDF Library: The UDF library may not be installed, or it may be corrupted.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the UDF library may not be compatible with the version of the database or the application.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the database or application that prevent the system from locating the UDF library.
  Environment Variables: Missing or incorrect environment variables that are required for the UDF library to function properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check UDF Library Installation:
  
  Ensure that the UDF library is correctly installed on the system. If it is missing, reinstall the library.
  
  
  
  Verify Compatibility:
  
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