How To Fix 0Q128 - Error when automatically refreshing the DB monitoring objects (DBCON &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0Q - Microsoft SQL Server Porting

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Error when automatically refreshing the DB monitoring objects (DBCON &1)

What causes this issue?

When creating a database monitoring connection, the system detected that
the required SQL objects either do not exist, or only an obsolete
version exists. The system attempted to automatically execute the
current version of the monitoring scripts on the target database to
(re)create the object. An error occurred during this attempt.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

The system could not create at least some of the SQL monitoring objects.
Execute the complete set of SQL scripts manually (DBACOCKPIT -
"Configuration" - "Execute SQL Scripts") and analyze the errors that
occur. The Database Monitor cannot function correctly until the errors
are corrected.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0Q128 - Error when automatically refreshing the DB monitoring objects (DBCON &1) ?

  The SAP error message 0Q128 indicates an issue with the automatic refresh of database monitoring objects, specifically related to the Database Connection (DBCON) configuration. This error typically arises when there are problems with the database connection settings or the underlying database itself.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid DBCON Configuration: The DBCON entry may be incorrectly configured, leading to connection issues.
  Database Unavailability: The database server may be down or unreachable due to network issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the DBCON may not have the necessary permissions to access the database.
  Database Driver Issues: There may be problems with the database driver or the version being used.
  Expired Connection: The connection may have timed out or been closed due to inactivity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DBCON Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction DB02 or DBACOCKPIT and verify the DBCON settings.
  Ensure that the connection parameters (like database name, user, password, host, and port) are correct.
  
  
  
  Test Database Connectivity:
  
  Use the DBACOCKPIT or DB02 transaction to test the connection to the database.
  Check if you can connect to the database using the same credentials outside of SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Database Status:
  
  Ensure that the database server is up and running.
  Check for any network issues that might be preventing access to the database.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user specified in the DBCON has the necessary permissions to access the database and perform the required operations.
  
  
  
  Update Database Drivers:
  
  Ensure that the database drivers are up to date and compatible with the version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Monitor Connection Pooling:
  
  If connection pooling is being used, check if the connections are being managed properly and not exceeding limits.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  If all else fails, consider restarting the SAP application server or the database server to reset connections.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  DB02: Database Performance Analysis
  DBACOCKPIT: Database Administration Cockpit
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to DBCON issues or the error message 0Q128 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 0Q128.