Troubleshooting: DB2 SQL Error: SQLCODE=-552, SQLSTATE=42502 during feature enablement

When you attempt to enable a feature on Microsoft Windows 2008, you receive the following error: DB2 SQL Error: SQLCODE=-552, SQLSTATE=42502.

Problem

The Windows Administration user ID does not have the proper authority to enable the feature.

Solution

Add the Windows Administration user ID to the DB2ADMNS group then try again to enable to feature.