How To Fix DB6PM219 - Containers of SMS tablespaces cannot be dropped

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 219

• Message text: Containers of SMS tablespaces cannot be dropped

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM219 - Containers of SMS tablespaces cannot be dropped ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM219 indicates that there is an issue with dropping containers of SMS (Single-File) tablespaces in the database. This error typically arises in environments using IBM Db2 or similar databases where SMS tablespaces are utilized.
  Cause:
  The error message "Containers of SMS tablespaces cannot be dropped" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Active Database Objects: There are still active database objects (like tables, indexes, etc.) that are using the SMS tablespace. You cannot drop a container if it is still in use.
  
  
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints or dependencies that prevent the dropping of the container.
  
  
  Permissions: The user attempting to drop the container may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  
  
  Database Configuration: The database configuration may not allow for the dropping of containers in certain scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Objects:
  
  Use SQL queries to check if there are any active objects in the SMS tablespace. You can query the system catalog tables to find out which objects are using the tablespace.
  Example SQL query:
  SELECT * FROM SYSIBM.SYSTABLES WHERE TBSPNAME = 'your_tablespace_name';
  
  
  
  
  Drop or Move Objects:
  
  If you find that there are objects in the SMS tablespace, you will need to either drop those objects or move them to a different tablespace before you can drop the container.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or constraints that are preventing the drop operation. You may need to drop foreign key constraints or other dependencies.
  
  
  
  Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to drop the container. You may need to grant additional privileges.
  
  
  
  Database Configuration:
  
  Review the database configuration settings to ensure that there are no restrictions on dropping containers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP and database documentation for specific commands and procedures related to managing SMS tablespaces.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error.
  Database Documentation: Refer to the documentation for your specific database version (e.g., IBM Db2) for detailed information on managing tablespaces and containers.
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your database before performing operations that modify the database structure.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your database administrator or SAP support for further assistance.