How To Fix DB6PM876 - Database connection &1: User &2 does not have administrative privileges

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 876

• Message text: Database connection &1: User &2 does not have administrative privileges

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM876 - Database connection &1: User &2 does not have administrative privileges ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM876 indicates that a specific user does not have the necessary administrative privileges to establish a database connection. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform actions that require higher-level permissions than those granted to them.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Privileges: The user specified in the error message does not have the required administrative rights on the database.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned the correct roles or permissions in the database management system (DBMS).
  Database Configuration: The database connection settings in SAP may be misconfigured, leading to the use of a user account that lacks the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Grant Administrative Privileges:
  
  Log in to the database management system with an account that has administrative rights.
  Grant the necessary privileges to the user mentioned in the error message. This may involve adding the user to a specific role or granting specific permissions directly.
  
  For example, in SQL Server, you might run:
  EXEC sp_addsrvrolemember 'username', 'sysadmin';
  In Oracle, you might run:
  GRANT DBA TO username;
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Review the roles assigned to the user in the database. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that allow for administrative tasks.
  
  
  
  Review Database Connection Settings:
  
  Check the database connection settings in the SAP system (e.g., in the SAP NetWeaver Administrator or the relevant configuration files).
  Ensure that the correct user credentials are being used for the database connection.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the documentation for your specific database system to understand the required privileges for administrative tasks.
  
  
  
  Contact Database Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify user privileges, contact your database administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Database Management Systems: The specific steps to grant privileges may vary depending on the DBMS in use (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, etc.).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message.
  User Management: Familiarize yourself with user management practices in your organization to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By addressing the privilege issue and ensuring the user has the necessary rights, you should be able to resolve the DB6PM876 error and establish the database connection successfully.