"If you are attaching a database with the same name but in a different group and/or acount as a database already attached to the DBEnvironment, you must specify an alternative owner name at attach time." HP IMAGE/SQL Administration Guide 36385-90001 So try, ATTACH XYZ.GROUP1.ACCT ATTACH XYZ.GROUP2.ACCT WITH OWNER=ABC Regards, Peggy Lacy HP Database Expert Center