How To Fix DB6PM266 - The maximum size of a tablespace must be larger than its initial size

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 266

• Message text: The maximum size of a tablespace must be larger than its initial size

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM266 - The maximum size of a tablespace must be larger than its initial size ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM266 indicates that the maximum size of a tablespace must be larger than its initial size. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a tablespace in a database (like Oracle, DB2, etc.) and the specified maximum size is not greater than the initial size.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: When creating a new tablespace, the parameters for the initial size and maximum size are incorrectly set. The maximum size must always be greater than the initial size.
  Database Constraints: Some databases enforce rules that prevent the maximum size from being less than or equal to the initial size.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the maximum size of the tablespace is set to a value greater than the initial size. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Current Settings: Review the current settings for the tablespace you are trying to create or modify. This includes the initial size and maximum size parameters.
  
  
  Modify Parameters:
  
  If you are