How To Fix DB6PM800 - DBCFG - NUMLOGSPAN: value &1 not within permitted range

DB6PM800 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 800

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM800 - DBCFG - NUMLOGSPAN: value &1 not within permitted range ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM800 DBCFG - NUMLOGSPAN: value &1 not within permitted range typically relates to a configuration issue in the database settings, specifically concerning the logging span configuration for the database.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the value set for the parameter NUMLOGSPAN is outside the acceptable range defined by the database system. This parameter controls the number of log segments that can be used for logging transactions. If the value is too low or too high, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the NUMLOGSPAN parameter to a value that is within the permitted range. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Current Value: First, check the current value of the NUMLOGSPAN parameter. You can do this by accessing the database configuration settings.
  
  
  Determine Permitted Range: Refer to the database documentation or configuration guidelines to find the valid range for the NUMLOGSPAN parameter.
  
  
  Modify the