How To Fix DB6PM204 - Database connection '&1' already in use by system &2

DB6PM204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Database connection '&1' already in use by system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM204 - Database connection '&1' already in use by system &2 ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM204 indicates that a database connection identified by &1 is already in use by another system identified by &2. This typically occurs in environments where multiple SAP systems or instances are trying to access the same database connection simultaneously, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The most common cause is that the database connection is already established by another SAP instance or system, and the current instance is trying to use the same connection.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the database connection settings in the SAP system.
  Resource Limits: The database may have reached its limit for concurrent connections, preventing new connections from being established.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Connections: Use database management tools to check which connections are currently active and identify the system using the connection.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the database connection settings in the SAP system (e.g., in the DBACOCKPIT or DB02) are correctly configured and do