How To Fix DBMAN105 - DB parameter DB2_UPDATE_PART_KEY must be set (=ON) for conversion &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 105

• Message text: DB parameter DB2_UPDATE_PART_KEY must be set (=ON) for conversion &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN105 - DB parameter DB2_UPDATE_PART_KEY must be set (=ON) for conversion &1 ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN105 indicates that the database parameter DB2_UPDATE_PART_KEY must be set to ON for the conversion process you are attempting to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP systems that are using IBM Db2 as their database management system.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the DB2_UPDATE_PART_KEY parameter is not enabled (set to OFF) in your Db2 database configuration. This parameter is necessary for certain operations, particularly those involving partitioned tables, as it allows the database to update partition keys during data manipulation operations.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to change the setting of the DB2_UPDATE_PART_KEY parameter to ON. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Db2 Command Line:
  
  Open a command line interface where you can run Db2 commands.
  
  
  
  Connect to the Database:
  
  Use the command to connect to your database:
  db2 connect to <your_database_name> user <your_username> using <your_password>
  
  
  
  
  Check the Current Setting:
  
  You can check the current setting of the parameter by running:
  db2 get db cfg for <your_database_name> | grep DB2_UPDATE_PART_KEY
  
  
  
  
  Set the Parameter:
  
  To set the parameter to ON, execute the following command:
  db2 update db cfg using DB2_UPDATE_PART_KEY ON
  
  
  
  
  Recheck the Setting:
  
  Verify that the parameter has been updated successfully:
  db2 get db cfg for <your_database_name> | grep DB2_UPDATE_PART_KEY
  
  
  
  
  Restart the Database (if necessary):
  
  In some cases, you may need to restart the database for the changes to take effect:
  db2 stop db <your_database_name>
  db2 start db <your_database_name>
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the IBM Db2 documentation for more details on database configuration parameters and their implications.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to your specific version of SAP and Db2 for any additional recommendations or considerations.
  Backup: Always ensure you have a backup of your database before making configuration changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DBMAN105 error and proceed with your conversion process. If you continue to experience issues, consider consulting with your database administrator or SAP support for further assistance.