How To Fix S1680 - File INIT.ORA not necessary for DB2 UDB

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 680

• Message text: File INIT.ORA not necessary for DB2 UDB

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1680 - File INIT.ORA not necessary for DB2 UDB ?

  The SAP error message S1680, which states that "File INIT.ORA not necessary for DB2 UDB," typically occurs in the context of SAP systems that are configured to use the DB2 Universal Database (UDB) as their database management system. This error indicates that the system is looking for an Oracle initialization file (INIT.ORA), which is not applicable when using DB2.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a misconfiguration in the SAP system where it is incorrectly set up to expect Oracle database parameters instead of those relevant to DB2. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Database Configuration: The SAP system might have been initially set up for Oracle, and the configuration files or parameters have not been updated to reflect the use of DB2.
  Environment Variables: Environment variables or parameters that are specific to Oracle may still be present in the system, leading to confusion during the startup or operation of the SAP