How To Fix DB6PM838 - Table name or table schema missing

DB6PM838 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 838

• Message text: Table name or table schema missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM838 - Table name or table schema missing ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM838, which indicates that a "Table name or table schema is missing," typically arises in the context of database operations where a specific table or schema is expected but not provided. This can occur during various database-related activities, such as data extraction, reporting, or when executing SQL queries.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Parameters: The error often occurs when a required parameter (like the table name or schema) is not specified in the query or operation.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the database connection settings or in the application that is trying to access the database.
  User Input Error: If the operation is dependent on user input, the user may have failed to provide the necessary table name or schema.
  Database Metadata Issues: There could be issues with the database metadata, where the system cannot retrieve the expected table or schema information.
  Permissions: The user executing the operation may not have the