I'm trying to restore DB2 database to the existing database.

Getting error as "Container is in use"

What could be the problem ?

a] You haven't mentioned version, level and platform

b] Since you are restoring to an existing database, have you used the replace existing clause?

(1) DB2 6.1 UDB, Win NT 4.0

(2) I've not used replace clause

Hi Darsh,

The error basically occurs when you have containers which are already defined as your database exists. Thus it is not able to restore the backup image, this usually occurs when you are in the offline backup mode.

What I suggest is you take a new backup of the database to a new location, drop the database and restore it from the image you wish to.

HTH

Nitin.

Alternatively, cleanup the filesystems where the containers exist and then run the restore.