How To Fix 0Q068 - DBCON entry &1 already exists

0Q068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0Q - Microsoft SQL Server Porting

• Message number: 068

• Message text: DBCON entry &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0Q068 - DBCON entry &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message 0Q068 with the description "DBCON entry &1 already exists" typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a database connection (DBCON) entry in the SAP system that already exists. This can happen during the configuration of database connections, especially when setting up connections to external databases.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Entry: You are trying to create a DBCON entry with a name that already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the connection parameters that leads to the system attempting to create a duplicate entry.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has been migrated or upgraded, there may be remnants of old DBCON entries that are causing conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing DBCON Entries:
  
  Use transaction code DBACOCKPIT or SE11 to check the existing DBCON entries.
  Look for the entry with the name specified in