How To Fix DB6PM720 - DBCFG - AUTORESTART: only 'ON' or 'OFF' is allowed

DB6PM720 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 720

• Message text: DBCFG - AUTORESTART: only 'ON' or 'OFF' is allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM720 - DBCFG - AUTORESTART: only 'ON' or 'OFF' is allowed ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM720 DBCFG - AUTORESTART: only 'ON' or 'OFF' is allowed typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the database parameter related to the auto-restart feature. This error arises when the value set for the AUTORESTART parameter is not recognized as valid, meaning it is neither 'ON' nor 'OFF'.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The AUTORESTART parameter has been set to a value other than 'ON' or 'OFF'.
  Configuration Error: There may have been a typo or misconfiguration in the database configuration settings.
  Database Version: The database version may not support the value being set for the AUTORESTART parameter.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the database configuration settings to ensure that the AUTORESTART parameter is set correctly. It should be explicitly set to either 'ON' or 'OFF'.
  
  You can typically do this through the database management interface or configuration files, depending on the database system you are using (e.g., SAP HANA, Oracle, etc.).
  
  
  
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