How To Fix CMS157 - CS alias &1:&2:&3 using server location &4 as additional location

CMS157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 157

• Message text: CS alias &1:&2:&3 using server location &4 as additional location

What causes this issue?

The Content Server Alias &v1& (port: &v2&, SLL port: &v3&) has the
location &v4& as an additional location. The relevant Content Server
also has the location &v4&.
This can cause a delay when accessing the Content Server Alias.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the Customizing (<DS:TRAN.SCMSPL>Define additional locations
</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CMS157 - Details

• The SAP error message CMS157 typically relates to issues with the Central Management Server (CMS) in SAP BusinessObjects. This error indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of a connection to a server or a data source, specifically regarding the alias being used.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CMS157 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Alias Configuration: The alias specified in the error message may not be correctly configured in the CMS or may not exist.
  Server Location Issues: The server location specified may be incorrect or unreachable, leading to connection issues.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing the CMS from reaching the specified server.
  Authentication Issues: There may be issues with the credentials used to connect to the server, such as expired passwords or incorrect user permissions.
  Database Connectivity: If the alias is related to a database connection, there may be issues with the database server itself, such as it