How To Fix DB6PM173 - Percentage of entries to be sampled must be within a range of 1 to 99

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Percentage of entries to be sampled must be within a range of 1 to 99

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM173 - Percentage of entries to be sampled must be within a range of 1 to 99 ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM173 indicates that there is an issue with the percentage of entries specified for sampling in a database operation, such as a backup or a data consistency check. The error message states that the percentage must be within the range of 1 to 99, meaning that you cannot set the sampling percentage to 0 or 100, as these values are not valid.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following:
  
  Invalid Input: The user has entered a sampling percentage that is outside the acceptable range (less than 1 or greater than 99).
  Configuration Issue: There may be a default setting or configuration that is incorrectly set to an invalid value.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input values you are providing for the sampling percentage. Ensure that the value is between 1 and 99.
  
  For example, if you are trying to set the sampling percentage to 0 or 100, change it to a valid value like 10 or 50.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the error arises from a configuration setting, access the relevant configuration settings in SAP and ensure that the sampling percentage is set correctly within the valid range.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about where to change the settings or how to input the values, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific database operation you are performing.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the operation to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be specific fixes or updates provided by SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes that may be involved in the operation you are performing (e.g., DBACOCKPIT, DB02).
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the database settings or configurations.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.