How To Fix DB6PM387 - ABAP source viewer is not available. See SAP Note 1493490.

DB6PM387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 387

• Message text: ABAP source viewer is not available. See SAP Note 1493490.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM387 - ABAP source viewer is not available. See SAP Note 1493490. ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM387 indicates that the ABAP source viewer is not available. This error typically arises when there are issues related to the ABAP development environment or the database connection.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Inaccessible Source Code: The ABAP source code may not be available in the system, or there may be issues with the transport layer.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ABAP source code.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the source viewer from functioning correctly.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database connection or the database itself can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check SAP Note 1493490: This note provides specific guidance and potential fixes for the error. You can access it through the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user