How To Fix DB6PM262 - Scheduling failed for report &1. Reason: &2

DB6PM262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Scheduling failed for report &1. Reason: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM262 - Scheduling failed for report &1. Reason: &2 ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM262 indicates that there was a failure in scheduling a report, and it provides two parameters: &1 (the name of the report) and &2 (the reason for the failure). This error typically occurs in the context of background job scheduling in SAP, particularly when using the Database Manager or similar tools.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Resource Limitations: The system may not have enough resources (CPU, memory, etc.) to schedule the report.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database connection or the database itself (e.g., it is down or unreachable).
  Job Configuration Errors: The job may be incorrectly configured, such as invalid parameters or missing prerequisites.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to schedule the report may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Lock: The system may be locked for maintenance or other reasons, preventing new jobs from being scheduled.
  Time Constraints: The job may be scheduled at a time when the system is not