How To Fix DB6PM279 - Connection parameter &1 has invalid value

DB6PM279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Connection parameter &1 has invalid value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM279 - Connection parameter &1 has invalid value ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM279 indicates that a connection parameter has an invalid value. This error typically arises when there is a misconfiguration in the database connection settings or when the parameters provided do not meet the expected criteria for the database being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Parameter Value: The value provided for a connection parameter (e.g., hostname, port, username, password) is incorrect or not in the expected format.
  
  Configuration Issues: The database connection settings in the SAP system may not be properly configured.
  Database Compatibility: The parameters may not be compatible with the version of the database being used.
  Network Issues: There may be network-related issues preventing a successful connection to the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Connection Parameters: Review the connection parameters in the SAP system. Ensure that all values are correct and conform to the expected format. This includes:
  Hostname/IP address
  Port number
  Database name
  Username and password
  
  
  Database Configuration: Verify that the database is configured to accept connections from the SAP