How To Fix DB6PM349 - Action only permitted for local database connection

DB6PM349 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Action only permitted for local database connection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM349 - Action only permitted for local database connection ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM349: Action only permitted for local database connection typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that is restricted to local database connections, but the connection being used is a remote one. This error is often encountered in the context of database management operations within SAP systems, particularly when using tools like SAP HANA Studio or other database management interfaces.
  
  Cause:
  
  Remote Connection: The action you are trying to perform is only allowed when connected to the database locally. This means that the database management tool is connected to the database server over a network rather than directly on the server.
  Permissions: Certain operations may require elevated permissions that are only granted for local connections.
  Database Configuration: The database may be configured to restrict certain actions to local connections for security or performance reasons.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Local Connection: If possible, connect to the database directly on the server where the