How To Fix DB6PM793 - DBCFG - SOFTMAX - SAP recommendation: at least 300

DB6PM793 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 793

• Message text: DBCFG - SOFTMAX - SAP recommendation: at least 300

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM793 - DBCFG - SOFTMAX - SAP recommendation: at least 300 ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM793 DBCFG - SOFTMAX - SAP recommendation: at least 300 typically relates to the configuration of the database parameters in the SAP system, specifically concerning the Soft Maximum (SOFTMAX) setting for database connections.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the current configuration for the Soft Maximum parameter is below the recommended threshold of 300. The SOFTMAX parameter controls the maximum number of concurrent connections that can be established to the database. If this value is set too low, it can lead to performance issues, as the system may not be able to handle the required number of concurrent database connections, especially during peak usage times.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to increase the SOFTMAX parameter to at least 300. Here are the general steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Database Configuration:
  
  Depending on your database system (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, HANA), access the database configuration settings. This may involve using a database