How To Fix DB6PM680 - Index Advisor failed - see job log in the DBA Planning Calendar

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 680

• Message text: Index Advisor failed - see job log in the DBA Planning Calendar

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM680 - Index Advisor failed - see job log in the DBA Planning Calendar ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM680 indicates that the Index Advisor has failed to execute properly. This error is typically related to database performance tuning and optimization tasks that the Index Advisor is responsible for. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  Database Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the database settings that prevent the Index Advisor from running.
  Insufficient Resources: The database server may not have enough resources (CPU, memory, disk space) to execute the Index Advisor tasks.
  Job Failures: The job that runs the Index Advisor may have encountered an error or failed due to various reasons, such as timeouts or deadlocks.
  Permissions: The user executing the Index Advisor may not have the necessary permissions to perform the required operations.
  Database Locks: There may be locks on the database that prevent the Index Advisor from accessing the necessary tables or indexes.
  Version Compatibility: There could be compatibility issues between the SAP system and the database version being used.
  
  Solution
  
  Check Job Log: Review the job log in the DBA Planning Calendar for detailed error messages that can provide insights into why the Index Advisor failed.
  Resource Allocation: Ensure that the database server has adequate resources (CPU, memory, and disk space) to perform the Index Advisor tasks.
  Database Configuration: Verify the database configuration settings to ensure they are optimized for the Index Advisor.
  Permissions: Check the user permissions and ensure that the user has the necessary rights to execute the Index Advisor.
  Resolve Locks: Investigate and resolve any database locks that may be preventing the Index Advisor from running.
  Retry the Job: After addressing any issues found in the job log, try to rerun the Index Advisor job.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific database you are using (e.g., HANA, Oracle, SQL Server) for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information
  
  DBA Planning Calendar: This is a tool within SAP that allows database administrators to schedule and monitor database-related jobs, including the Index Advisor.
  Performance Tuning: The Index Advisor is a tool used to recommend indexes that can improve database performance. Understanding how it works can help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the Index Advisor and the specific database version you are using.
  Database Documentation: Review the documentation for your specific database system for any additional configuration or troubleshooting steps related to the Index Advisor.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.