How To Fix DB6PM227 - Line '&1' Column '&2': Storage path &3 already existing

DB6PM227 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Line '&1' Column '&2': Storage path &3 already existing

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DB6PM227 - Details

• The SAP error message DB6PM227 indicates that there is an issue with a storage path that is already existing in the database configuration. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or configure a storage path that has already been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Storage Path: You are attempting to create a storage path that already exists in the database configuration.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the database settings or during the setup process.
  Manual Entry: If the storage path was manually entered or modified, it might have led to a conflict with existing paths.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DB6PM227 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Storage Paths:
  
  Use the database administration tools or transaction codes (like DBACOCKPIT or DB02) to list all existing storage paths.
  Verify if the storage path you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Path:
  
  If the