How To Fix DB6PM286 - Database connection &1 is still in use by system &2

DB6PM286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Database connection &1 is still in use by system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM286 - Database connection &1 is still in use by system &2 ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM286 indicates that a database connection is still in use by a specific system, which can prevent certain operations from being performed, such as shutting down the database or performing maintenance tasks. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Sessions: The database connection is actively being used by one or more sessions in the specified system. This could be due to ongoing transactions, open connections, or background jobs that are still running.
  Long-Running Transactions: If there are long-running transactions or processes that have not yet completed, they may be holding onto the database connection.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not properly set, leading to connections not being released as expected.
  Resource Locks: Certain resources may be locked by transactions, preventing the database connection from being released.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Identify Active Sessions: Use database monitoring tools or SQL queries to identify which