How To Fix DBOSC051 - Error while retrieving connection (type=&1;subtype=&2;usage=&3) from &4

DBOSC051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Error while retrieving connection (type=&1;subtype=&2;usage=&3) from &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC051 - Error while retrieving connection (type=&1;subtype=&2;usage=&3) from &4 ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC051 indicates that there was an issue while trying to retrieve a database connection. This error can occur in various scenarios, typically related to database connectivity issues. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Database Connection Issues: The database server may be down, or there may be network issues preventing the SAP system from connecting to the database.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or database connection parameters (like hostname, port, username, password) can lead to this error.
  Resource Limitations: The database may have reached its maximum number of connections, or there may be insufficient resources (like memory or CPU) on the database server.
  Database Driver Issues: Problems with the database driver or client libraries can also cause connection retrieval failures.
  User Permissions: The user account being used to connect to the database may not have the necessary permissions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Status: Ensure that