How To Fix DB6PM287 - Database connection &1 already existing

DB6PM287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Database connection &1 already existing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM287 - Database connection &1 already existing ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM287, which states "Database connection &1 already existing," typically indicates that there is an attempt to create a database connection that already exists in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when configuring database connections in SAP or when trying to establish a connection to a database that is already active.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Connection Attempt: The most common cause is that there is already an active connection to the database with the same identifier (e.g., connection name).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the database connection settings, leading to attempts to create a connection that is already defined.
  Session Persistence: If a previous session was not properly closed, it might still hold onto the connection, causing conflicts when trying to establish a new one.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Connections: Verify the list of existing database connections in the SAP system. You can do this through transaction codes like DBACOCKPIT