How To Fix DBOSC017 - Error while saving DBCON; required property '&1' is not defined

DBOSC017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Error while saving DBCON; required property '&1' is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC017 - Error while saving DBCON; required property '&1' is not defined ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC017 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a database connection (DBCON) in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that a required property is not defined, which is indicated by the placeholder &1. This typically means that a necessary parameter for the database connection is missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: A required property for the DBCON configuration is not set. This could be a connection string, user credentials, or other necessary parameters.
  Incorrect Parameter Name: The property name that is expected might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the configuration.
  Database Driver Issues: The database driver might not be properly installed or configured, leading to missing properties.
  Transport Issues: If the DBCON was transported from another system, some properties might not have been included or might not be compatible with the target system.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the DBOSC017 error, you