How To Fix DB6PM381 - Old history collectors have been disabled

DB6PM381 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Old history collectors have been disabled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM381 - Old history collectors have been disabled ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM381 indicates that old history collectors have been disabled in the database system. This typically relates to the database performance monitoring and data collection processes within SAP systems, particularly when using the Database Performance Monitor (DBPM) or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Changes: The error may arise due to changes in the configuration settings of the database or the SAP system that affect the history collectors.
  Resource Constraints: If the system is under heavy load or if there are resource constraints (like memory or CPU), the system may disable old history collectors to optimize performance.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the SAP system and the database version being used, leading to the disabling of certain features.
  Database Maintenance: Regular maintenance tasks or updates may have inadvertently disabled the history collectors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the database and the SAP system. Ensure that the history collectors are enabled