How To Fix DB6PM794 - DBCFG - DLCHKTIME - SAP recommendation: at least 300000

DB6PM794 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 794

• Message text: DBCFG - DLCHKTIME - SAP recommendation: at least 300000

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM794 - DBCFG - DLCHKTIME - SAP recommendation: at least 300000 ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM794 indicates a configuration issue related to the database connection parameters, specifically the DLCHKTIME parameter. This parameter is related to the database's deadlock check time, which is the interval at which the database checks for deadlocks.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the current value of the DLCHKTIME parameter is set below the recommended threshold of 300,000 milliseconds (or 300 seconds). A low value for this parameter can lead to performance issues, as the database may not be checking for deadlocks frequently enough, potentially resulting in increased contention and performance degradation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you should increase the DLCHKTIME parameter to at least 300,000 milliseconds. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Database Configuration:
  
  Depending on your database system (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, etc.), you will need to access the database configuration settings. This may involve using a database management tool or command-line interface.
  
  
  
  Modify the Parameter:
  
  Locate the DLCHKTIME