How To Fix 42031 - Error occurred while creating repositories

42031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Error occurred while creating repositories

What causes this issue?

The program fails when it attempts to create repositories on the
content server.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Try to localize and solve the problems on the content server or in the
communication between the SAP Web Application Server and content server.
You might find entries in the application log (transaction SLG1) for
object SDOK , which help to delimit the error.
Then restart the autoconfiguration or manually make Customizing settings
for the categories and repositories.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42031 - Error occurred while creating repositories ?

  The SAP error message 42031, which states "Error occurred while creating repositories," typically occurs during the process of creating or managing repositories in the SAP system, particularly in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP HANA.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify repositories.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the system settings or repository settings.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as connectivity issues or database constraints, can lead to this error.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or disk space) can prevent the creation of repositories.
  Transport Issues: If the repository is being transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage repositories. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings