How To Fix DBOSC047 - Error during initialization; attribute '&1' has unexpected value '&2'

DBOSC047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Error during initialization; attribute '&1' has unexpected value '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC047 - Error during initialization; attribute '&1' has unexpected value '&2' ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC047 indicates that there is an issue during the initialization of a database connection or operation, specifically related to an attribute that has an unexpected value. This error typically arises in the context of database operations, particularly when using the SAP database interface.
  
  Cause:
  The error message DBOSC047 is triggered when the system encounters an attribute (denoted as &1 in the message) that has a value (&2) that is not expected or valid. This can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the database connection parameters.
  Version Mismatch: Incompatibility between the SAP application and the database version.
  Corrupted Database: Issues with the database itself, such as corruption or misconfiguration.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters for the database connection are missing or incorrectly set.
  Database Driver Issues: Problems with the database driver being used, such as outdated or incompatible drivers.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBOSC047 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
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