How To Fix DB6PM724 - DBCFG - GROUPHEAP_RATIO: value &1 not within permitted range

DB6PM724 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 724

• Message text: DBCFG - GROUPHEAP_RATIO: value &1 not within permitted range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM724 - DBCFG - GROUPHEAP_RATIO: value &1 not within permitted range ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM724 DBCFG - GROUPHEAP_RATIO: value &1 not within permitted range typically indicates that the configuration parameter GROUPHEAP_RATIO is set to a value that is outside the acceptable range defined by the database system. This parameter is related to the memory allocation for the database, specifically for the group heap memory.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The value set for GROUPHEAP_RATIO in the database configuration is either too low or too high compared to the allowed limits.
  Database Version: Different versions of the database may have different permissible ranges for this parameter.
  System Resource Constraints: The system may not have enough resources (like memory) to accommodate the value set for GROUPHEAP_RATIO.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Current Value: First, check the current value of GROUPHEAP_RATIO in your database configuration. You can do this by accessing the database configuration settings.
  
  
  Refer to Documentation: Consult the official documentation for your specific database version to find the permissible range for GROUPHEAP_RATIO. This