DB2 Error Code – -219 the required explanation table table-name does not exist

In this post, you’ll learn about the error message -219 the required explanation table table-name does not exist in the IBM DB2 database , the reason why it occurs along with the solution to fix it

IBM DB2 Error Message

-219 the required explanation table table-name does not exist

Reason for the Error

The EXPLAIN statement assumes the existence of the explanation table and it is not defined in the DB2 subsystem as a base table.�

Solution

Determine whether the required explanation table does exist.� If not, create the required table.