How To Fix DB6PM747 - DBCFG - LOGSECOND: value &1 not within permitted range

DB6PM747 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 747

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM747 - DBCFG - LOGSECOND: value &1 not within permitted range ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM747 DBCFG - LOGSECOND: value &1 not within permitted range typically indicates an issue with the configuration of the database log file size in the SAP system. This error is related to the database configuration parameters, specifically the LOGSECOND parameter, which defines the size of the secondary log files for the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration Value: The value set for the LOGSECOND parameter is outside the acceptable range defined by the database system. This can happen if the value is too low or too high.
  Database Limitations: Different database systems (like SAP HANA, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.) have specific limits on log file sizes. If the value exceeds these limits, the error will occur.
  Changes in Database Settings: If there have been recent changes to the database configuration or upgrades, the new settings may not be compatible with the existing values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Current Configuration: Review the current value of the LOGSECOND