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"DB2 SQL Error: SQLCODE=-284, SQLSTATE=42838, SQLERRMC=CONTROLLER_LOBS;LONG IN;REGULAR" when creating empty database

Troubleshooting


Problem

Customer is trying to create a new (blank) DB2 Controller database. I.T. department's DBA creates blank DB2 database. Afterwards, I.T. administrator launches "Database Conversion Utility" and clicks "Connect" then "Create DB". An error appears.

Symptom


Creating new empty database
Running DB Step: initial
Running script batch: script/db2_createDB.batch
Running script: script/db2/sequence_xdbtrickle_seq.sql
Running script: script/db2/table_xdb00.sql
** ERROR: com.ibm.db2.jcc.am.ro: DB2 SQL Error: SQLCODE=-284, SQLSTATE=42838, SQLERRMC=CONTROLLER_LOBS;LONG IN;REGULAR, DRIVER=3.58.82

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Document Information

More support for:
IBM Cognos Controller

Software version:
10.1.1

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
481259

Modified date:
08 May 2025

UID

swg21614458

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