How To Fix DB6PM189 - Exception CX_DB6_CON in program &1 / &2 at line &3 with return code = &4

DB6PM189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Exception CX_DB6_CON in program &1 / &2 at line &3 with return code = &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM189 - Exception CX_DB6_CON in program &1 / &2 at line &3 with return code = &4 ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM189, which indicates an exception of type CX_DB6_CON, typically relates to database connection issues within the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access the database or during operations that require a database connection.
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Connection Issues: The most common cause is a failure in establishing a connection to the database. This could be due to network issues, database server downtime, or incorrect connection parameters.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the database configuration or in the SAP system's connection parameters can lead to this error.
  Resource Limitations: The database server may be experiencing resource limitations, such as memory or connection limits being reached.
  Database Locking: If the database is locked or if there are issues with transactions, this can also lead to exceptions being thrown.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Database Connectivity: Ensure that the database server is up and running. You can use tools like ping or