How To Fix DB6PM756 - DBCFG - LOCKTIMEOUT: value &1 not within permitted range or not allowed

DB6PM756 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 756

• Message text: DBCFG - LOCKTIMEOUT: value &1 not within permitted range or not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM756 - DBCFG - LOCKTIMEOUT: value &1 not within permitted range or not allowed ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM756 DBCFG - LOCKTIMEOUT: value &1 not within permitted range or not allowed typically indicates that the configuration setting for the lock timeout in the database is set to a value that is either out of the allowed range or is not permitted by the database system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration Value: The value set for the LOCKTIMEOUT parameter is either too high, too low, or not a valid value according to the database's requirements.
  Database Restrictions: Some databases have specific restrictions on the values that can be set for certain parameters, including lock timeouts.
  Incorrect Parameter Setting: The parameter might have been incorrectly set in the SAP system or during the database configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Current Setting: Review the current value of the LOCKTIMEOUT parameter in your database configuration. This can usually be done through the database management tools or SQL commands.
  
  
  Refer to Documentation: Consult the database documentation to understand the