How To Fix DB6PM798 - DBCFG - DATABASE_MEMORY: value &1 not within permitted range

DB6PM798 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 798

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM798 - DBCFG - DATABASE_MEMORY: value &1 not within permitted range ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM798 DBCFG - DATABASE_MEMORY: value &1 not within permitted range typically indicates that the memory configuration for the database is not set correctly. This error is related to the database memory settings in the SAP system, which are crucial for optimal performance and stability.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Memory Configuration: The value set for the database memory exceeds the allowed limits defined by the database system or the SAP application.
  Database Version Limitations: Different database versions have specific memory limits. If the configuration exceeds these limits, the error will occur.
  Resource Constraints: The server may not have enough physical memory available to allocate the requested database memory.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the database parameters or the SAP system settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Current Configuration:
  
  Review the current database memory settings in the SAP system. You can do this through transaction codes like DBACOCKPIT or DB02.
  
  
  
  Adjust Memory Settings:
  
  Modify the database memory settings to ensure