How To Fix DBOSC336 - Error while resolving host name &1; rc=&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 336

• Message text: Error while resolving host name &1; rc=&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC336 - Error while resolving host name &1; rc=&2 ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC336 indicates that there is an issue with resolving a hostname, which is typically related to database connectivity problems. The error message format is as follows:
  DBOSC336 Error while resolving host name &1; rc=&2
  Where &1 represents the hostname that could not be resolved, and &2 represents the return code from the resolution attempt.
  Causes
  
  
  DNS Issues: The hostname cannot be resolved due to DNS configuration problems. This could be due to incorrect DNS server settings or the hostname not being registered in the DNS.
  
  
  Network Configuration: There may be network issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the DNS server or the host itself.
  
  
  Incorrect Hostname: The hostname specified in the SAP configuration might be incorrect or misspelled.
  
  
  Hosts File: The hostname may not be listed in the /etc/hosts file (on Unix/Linux systems) or C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts (on Windows systems).
  
  
  Firewall or Security Settings: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking access to the hostname.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
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