How To Fix DB6PM242 - LONGLOBDATA option can only be set for OFFLINE REORG

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 242

• Message text: LONGLOBDATA option can only be set for OFFLINE REORG

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM242 - LONGLOBDATA option can only be set for OFFLINE REORG ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM242 indicates that the LONGLOBDATA option can only be set for an OFFLINE REORG operation. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a database reorganization (REORG) operation with the LONGLOBDATA option set, but the operation is not being executed in offline mode.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the LONGLOBDATA option is specifically designed to be used during an offline reorganization of the database. An offline reorganization means that the database is not accessible to users during the operation, allowing for certain optimizations and changes that cannot be performed while the database is online.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have two main options:
  
  
  Perform an Offline REORG:
  
  If you need to use the LONGLOBDATA option, you should perform the reorganization in offline mode. This typically involves:
  
  Stopping the database or putting it into a maintenance mode.
  Executing the REORG command with the LONGLOBDATA option.
  Once the operation is complete, you can bring the database back online.
  
  
  
  
  
  Remove the LONGLOBDATA Option:
  
  If an offline reorganization is not feasible for your environment, you can choose to remove the LONGLOBDATA option from your REORG command. This will allow you to perform the reorganization while the database is online, but you will not benefit from the optimizations that LONGLOBDATA provides.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Database Documentation: Check the documentation for your specific database system (e.g., SAP HANA, Oracle, etc.) for details on how to perform offline reorganizations and the implications of using the LONGLOBDATA option.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or updates regarding this error message.
  Backup Procedures: Always ensure that you have a proper backup of your database before performing any reorganization operations, especially when taking the database offline.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DB6PM242 error and successfully perform your database reorganization.