How To Fix DB6PM901 - Unable to find default &1 dashboard configured for user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 901

• Message text: Unable to find default &1 dashboard configured for user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM901 - Unable to find default &1 dashboard configured for user &2 ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM901 indicates that the system is unable to find the default dashboard configured for a specific user. This can occur in various SAP applications, particularly in environments that utilize SAP BusinessObjects or SAP HANA.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dashboard Configuration: The default dashboard that is supposed to be associated with the user may not be configured or may have been deleted.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not have the correct settings or permissions to access the dashboard.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database where the dashboard configurations are stored, such as connectivity problems or corruption.
  Role and Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary roles or authorizations to view the dashboard.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has been recently migrated or upgraded, the dashboard configurations may not have been properly transferred.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dashboard Configuration:
  
  Verify if the default dashboard is configured for the user in the system. This can usually be done by checking the user settings in the administration console or user management area.
  If the dashboard is missing, you may need to create a new default dashboard or reassign an existing one.
  
  
  
  Review User Profile:
  
  Ensure that the user profile is correctly set up and that the user has the necessary permissions to access the dashboard.
  Check if the user is assigned to the correct roles that allow access to the dashboard.
  
  
  
  Database Connectivity:
  
  Check the database connection settings to ensure that the application can connect to the database where the dashboard configurations are stored.
  Look for any error logs that might indicate issues with the database.
  
  
  
  Role and Authorization Check:
  
  Review the roles and authorizations assigned to the user. Make sure that the user has the necessary permissions to view the dashboard.
  If needed, adjust the roles or add the user to the appropriate groups.
  
  
  
  System Migration/Upgrade Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a system migration or upgrade, review the migration logs and ensure that all configurations were successfully transferred.
  You may need to reconfigure the dashboards or restore them from a backup if they were lost during the migration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidance on configuring dashboards and user profiles.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.