How To Fix /BDL/D-009 - Server not known

/BDL/D-009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/D- -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Server not known

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BDL/D-009 - Server not known ?

  The SAP error message /BDL/D-009 Server not known typically indicates that the system is unable to resolve the server name or hostname specified in the configuration. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to connect to a database, an application server, or during the execution of a specific transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Hostname: The hostname specified in the configuration is incorrect or misspelled.
  DNS Issues: The Domain Name System (DNS) is unable to resolve the hostname to an IP address.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the specified server.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings in the SAP system (like RFC destinations) may not be set up correctly.
  Server Down: The target server may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hostname: Verify that the hostname is correct. You can do this by pinging the server from the command line to see if