How To Fix DB6PM170 - Press 'Refresh' or wait until automatic refresh starts in &1 seconds

DB6PM170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Press 'Refresh' or wait until automatic refresh starts in &1 seconds

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM170 - Press 'Refresh' or wait until automatic refresh starts in &1 seconds ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM170 indicates that the system is waiting for a refresh of the database or a specific process to complete. This message typically appears in the context of database operations, particularly when the system is trying to access or display data that is currently being updated or refreshed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Refresh: The database is undergoing a refresh operation, which can happen during data updates, maintenance tasks, or when the system is processing a large amount of data.
  Long-running Queries: If there are long-running queries or transactions, the system may not be able to access the latest data until those operations are completed.
  Locking Issues: There may be locks on the database that prevent access to certain data until the locks are released.
  System Performance: High load on the database server can lead to delays in processing requests, causing the refresh to take longer than expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Automatic Refresh: The simplest solution is