How To Fix DBOSC063 - Error while saving DBCON; key '&1' is invalid

DBOSC063 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Error while saving DBCON; key '&1' is invalid

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DBOSC063 - Details

• The SAP error message DBOSC063 indicates that there is an issue with saving a DBCON (Database Connection) configuration, specifically that the key provided is invalid. This error typically arises when there is a problem with the connection parameters or the configuration settings for the database connection.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Key: The key specified in the DBCON configuration does not exist or is incorrectly formatted.
  Database Connection Issues: The database server may not be reachable, or the connection parameters (like hostname, port, username, password) may be incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the DBCON entry.
  Configuration Errors: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the configuration settings for the database connection.
  Database Type Mismatch: The database type specified in the DBCON may not match the actual database being connected to.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Key: Verify that the key you are using is correct and exists in the system. Ensure that it