How To Fix DB6PM818 - Option &1 is not allowed for offline table REORG

DB6PM818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Option &1 is not allowed for offline table REORG

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM818 - Option &1 is not allowed for offline table REORG ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM818 indicates that there is an issue with the options specified for an offline table reorganization (REORG) operation in the database. This error typically arises when an invalid or unsupported option is specified for the REORG command.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "DB6PM818 Option &1 is not allowed for offline table REORG" suggests that the option you are trying to use (denoted by &1) is not permitted for offline table reorganizations. This could be due to:
  
  Invalid Option: The option specified is not valid for the REORG operation.
  Database Limitations: Certain options may not be supported for offline operations depending on the database system you are using (e.g., SAP HANA, Oracle, DB2, etc.).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the database or SAP system that restrict the use of certain options.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the REORG Command: Review the REORG command you are trying