How To Fix DB6PM799 - DBCFG - DATABASE_MEMORY: invalid input format of value &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 799

• Message text: DBCFG - DATABASE_MEMORY: invalid input format of value &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM799 - DBCFG - DATABASE_MEMORY: invalid input format of value &1 ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM799 DBCFG - DATABASE_MEMORY: invalid input format of value &1 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the database memory settings in the SAP system. This error can occur when the value provided for the database memory configuration is not in the expected format or is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Format: The value provided for the database memory configuration might not conform to the expected format (e.g., it could be a string instead of a numeric value).
  Out of Range Values: The value might be outside the acceptable range for database memory settings.
  Typographical Errors: There could be typographical errors in the configuration settings.
  Configuration File Issues: The configuration file might be corrupted or improperly formatted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the database configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Verify that the value for the database memory is set correctly and is in the expected format (usually a numeric value).
  Ensure that the value is within the acceptable range for your database.
  
  
  
  Correct Format:
  
  If the value is not in the correct format, correct it. For example, if it should be in megabytes, ensure it is specified as a number followed by "M" (e.g., 2048M for 2048 MB).
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or the database documentation for the correct format and acceptable values for memory configuration.
  
  
  
  Restart Database:
  
  After making changes to the configuration, restart the database to apply the new settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Review the configuration for any typographical errors that could lead to an invalid input format.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Database Logs:
  
  Review the database logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to database configuration and memory settings for your specific database type (e.g., HANA, Oracle, SQL Server).
  Database Documentation: Refer to the official documentation for the database you are using to understand the memory configuration parameters.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.