How To Fix DBOSC215 - Error while resolving IP address &1; rc=&2

DBOSC215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Error while resolving IP address &1; rc=&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC215 - Error while resolving IP address &1; rc=&2 ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC215 indicates that there is an issue with resolving the IP address of a database server. This error typically occurs when the SAP system is unable to connect to the database due to DNS resolution problems or network configuration issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  DNS Resolution Issues: The hostname of the database server cannot be resolved to an IP address. This could be due to incorrect DNS settings or the hostname not being registered in the DNS server.
  Network Configuration: There may be network issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the database server. This could include firewall settings, routing issues, or network outages.
  Incorrect Configuration: The database connection parameters in the SAP system might be incorrectly configured, leading to the inability to resolve the IP address.
  Database Server Down: The database server itself may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DNS Configuration:
  
  Verify that the hostname of the database