How To Fix DBMAN660 - DB2/UDB:

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 660

• Message text: DB2/UDB:

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN660 - DB2/UDB: ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN660 typically relates to issues with the database connection or configuration in an SAP system that uses DB2/UDB (IBM Db2 Universal Database). This error can occur due to various reasons, including database availability, configuration issues, or resource limitations.
  Cause:
  
  Database Unavailability: The DB2 database might be down or not reachable due to network issues or maintenance.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect database connection parameters in the SAP system configuration.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient memory or CPU resources on the database server.
  Locking Issues: Database locks that prevent access to certain resources.
  Version Compatibility: Incompatibility between the SAP application version and the DB2 version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Database Status: Ensure that the DB2 database is up and running. You can use DB2 commands to check the status.
  
  Example command: db2 list db directory to see if the database is listed and accessible.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Verify the database connection parameters in the SAP system (e.g., instance profile, database connection settings).
  
  Check the DB2 connection settings in the SAP profile parameters (e.g., rdisp/mshost, rdisp/msserv, etc.).
  
  
  
  Resource Monitoring: Monitor the resource usage on the DB2 server. Ensure that there are enough CPU and memory resources available.
  
  Use tools like db2top or db2pd to monitor performance.
  
  
  
  Check Locks: Investigate if there are any locks on the database that might be causing the issue.
  
  Use the command db2 list applications to see if there are any long-running transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the DB2 and SAP logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  DB2 logs can be found in the db2diag.log file.
  
  
  
  Database Version: Ensure that the version of DB2 is compatible with the version of SAP you are using. Check SAP notes for any specific requirements or patches.
  
  
  Restart Services: If the issue persists, consider restarting the DB2 database services and the SAP application server.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to DBMAN660 and DB2. SAP Notes often provide specific troubleshooting steps or patches.
  DB2 Documentation: Refer to the official IBM Db2 documentation for detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your database administrator or SAP support for further assistance.