How To Fix /CFG/CS_MSG005 - DB name is not provided

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/CS_MSG -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: DB name is not provided

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/CS_MSG005 - DB name is not provided ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/CS_MSG005 DB name is not provided typically indicates that a required database name parameter is missing in the configuration settings of a specific SAP application or module. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when configuring a connection to a database or when setting up a system landscape.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The database name has not been specified in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters for the database connection may be incorrectly set or incomplete.
  System Landscape Configuration: If you are working with a system landscape, the database name might not have been defined in the landscape configuration.
  Transport Management System (TMS): If this error occurs during TMS configuration, it may indicate that the database name is not specified for the transport directory.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like RZ10, RZ11, or specific configuration transactions for the module you are working with).
  Ensure that the database name is correctly specified in the configuration parameters.
  
  
  
  Update the Database Connection:
  
  If you are using a database connection string, ensure that the database name is included in the connection string.
  For example, if you are using JDBC, the connection string should look something like this: jdbc:sap://<host>:<port>?databaseName=<DB_NAME>.
  
  
  
  System Landscape Configuration:
  
  If applicable, check the system landscape configuration (transaction SMLT for TMS) and ensure that the database name is specified for the relevant systems.
  
  
  
  Transport Management System (TMS):
  
  If the error occurs in the context of TMS, check the transport directory settings and ensure that the database name is provided.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  After making changes, restart the relevant SAP services or the entire SAP system to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific module or application you are working with to understand the configuration requirements.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other technical forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.