How To Fix DB703 - Program & generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Program & generated

What causes this issue?

The program was successfully generated.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB703 - Program & generated ?

  The SAP error message DB703 typically indicates an issue related to database connectivity or configuration. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during system startup, when trying to access the database, or when performing database-related operations.
  Cause:
  
  Database Connection Issues: The SAP system is unable to connect to the database due to incorrect connection parameters (like hostname, port, or database name).
  Database Service Not Running: The database service may not be running or may have crashed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the database configuration files or the SAP instance profile.
  Network Issues: Network problems could prevent the SAP system from reaching the database server.
  Insufficient Resources: The database server may be running out of resources (like memory or disk space).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Database Connection Parameters:
  
  Verify the connection parameters in the SAP profile (e.g., instance profile or DB connection settings).
  Ensure that the hostname, port, and database name are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Database Service:
  
  Ensure that the database service is running. You can check this using database management tools or command-line utilities specific to your database (e.g., psql for PostgreSQL, sqlplus for Oracle).
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP application logs and database logs for any additional error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  Ensure that there are no firewall rules or network issues preventing the SAP system from connecting to the database server.
  
  
  
  Resource Availability:
  
  Check the resource usage on the database server. Ensure that there is enough memory, CPU, and disk space available.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  If necessary, restart the database service and the SAP application server to refresh the connections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Notes and documentation for any specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the database you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to DB703.
  Database Documentation: Consult the documentation for your specific database (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, HANA) for troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.