How To Fix DBOSC048 - Error while reading configuration

DBOSC048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Error while reading configuration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC048 - Error while reading configuration ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC048 indicates that there is an issue while reading the database configuration. This error can occur in various scenarios, often related to database connectivity or configuration settings. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Database Configuration: The database connection parameters (like hostname, port, database name, user credentials) may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  Database Service Not Running: The database service may not be running or may have crashed, preventing the SAP system from connecting to it.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues between the SAP application server and the database server.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user account used to connect to the database may not have the necessary permissions to access the database.
  Corrupted Configuration Files: Configuration files related to the database connection may be corrupted or improperly formatted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Database Configuration:
  
  Verify the database connection parameters in the SAP system (transaction code DBACOCKPIT or RZ10