How To Fix D4663 - Connection &1 not in table DBCON

D4663 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D4 - DB2/400 specific messages

• Message number: 663

• Message text: Connection &1 not in table DBCON

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D4663 - Connection &1 not in table DBCON ?

  The SAP error message D4663, which states "Connection &1 not in table DBCON," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access a database connection that is not defined in the DBCON table. The DBCON table in SAP stores information about database connections used for remote database access.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Database Connection: The specified database connection (indicated by &1) is not defined in the DBCON table.
  Incorrect Connection Name: The connection name used in the program or configuration might be misspelled or incorrect.
  Transport Issues: If the connection was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system where the error is occurring.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified database connection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DBCON Table:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and enter the table name DBCON.
  Check if the connection name specified in the error message exists in the DBCON table.
  If it does not