How To Fix DB6PM618 - Unknown configuration parameter &1 - Update is not supported

DB6PM618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Unknown configuration parameter &1 - Update is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM618 - Unknown configuration parameter &1 - Update is not supported ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM618 indicates that there is an unknown configuration parameter in the database configuration, and as a result, the update operation is not supported. This error typically arises in the context of database management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with database parameters that are not recognized or are incorrectly specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unknown Parameter: The error suggests that a configuration parameter specified in the database settings is not recognized by the database system. This could be due to a typo, an outdated parameter, or a parameter that is not applicable to the current version of the database.
  Database Compatibility: The parameter may not be supported by the version of the database you are using. Different database versions may have different sets of supported parameters.
  Configuration File Issues: There may be issues with the configuration files where these parameters are defined, leading to the system not being able to recognize them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Parameter