How To Fix DBOSC072 - Error while creating logical port; con=&1,host=&2,port=&4,user=&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Error while creating logical port; con=&1,host=&2,port=&4,user=&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC072 - Error while creating logical port; con=&1,host=&2,port=&4,user=&3 ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC072 indicates that there was an issue while creating a logical port in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of database connectivity or when configuring communication between different SAP systems or between an SAP system and an external system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical port configuration may have incorrect parameters such as host, port, or user credentials.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the specified host.
  Database Issues: The database server may be down or not reachable, or there may be issues with the database itself.
  Authorization Issues: The user specified in the logical port may not have the necessary permissions to connect to the database or service.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the connection to the specified host and port.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the logical port configuration in the SAP system. Ensure that the host, port, and user credentials are correct.
  
  You can check this in transaction SOAMANAGER or SICF for web services.
  
  
  
  Test Connectivity: Use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity to the specified host and port from the SAP server.
  
  Example: ping <host> or telnet <host> <port>
  
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) and system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  Check User Permissions: Ensure that the user specified in the logical port has the necessary authorizations to access the database or service.
  
  
  Firewall Settings: If applicable, check the firewall settings to ensure that they are not blocking the connection to the specified host and port.
  
  
  Database Status: Ensure that the database server is up and running and that there are no issues with the database itself.
  
  
  Recreate Logical Port: If the issue persists, consider deleting and recreating the logical port to ensure that all parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SOAMANAGER: For managing web service configurations and logical ports.
  SICF: For managing HTTP services.
  SLG1: For viewing application logs.
  SM21: For viewing system logs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring logical ports and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.