How To Fix DB6PM264 - KEEPDICTIONARY option can only be set for OFFLINE REORG

DB6PM264 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 264

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM264 - KEEPDICTIONARY option can only be set for OFFLINE REORG ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM264 indicates that the KEEPDICTIONARY option is being incorrectly set during a database operation that does not support it. This option is specifically intended for use during an offline reorganization of the database.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the KEEPDICTIONARY option is specified in a context where it is not applicable. This typically happens when:
  
  You are trying to perform an online reorganization or a different type of database operation that does not allow the use of the KEEPDICTIONARY option.
  The command or operation being executed is not compatible with the settings or options being specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Operation Type: Ensure that you are performing an offline reorganization. If you are executing an online operation, you need to remove the KEEPDICTIONARY option from your command.
  Modify the Command: If you are indeed performing an online operation, modify your command to exclude the KEEPDICTIONARY option. For example, if