How To Fix DBOSC471 - Error while checking type of connection (&1); &2 <> &3

DBOSC471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Error while checking type of connection (&1); &2 <> &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC471 - Error while checking type of connection (&1); &2 <> &3 ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC471 indicates that there is a mismatch in the expected type of database connection. This error typically arises when the system is trying to validate or check the type of connection being used, and it finds that the actual connection type does not match the expected type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Connection Type Mismatch: The error occurs when the connection type defined in the SAP system does not match the type of connection that is being attempted. For example, if the system expects a JDBC connection but receives an ODBC connection instead.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the database connection parameters can lead to this error.
  Database Driver Issues: The database driver being used may not be compatible with the type of connection being established.
  Network Issues: Sometimes, network issues can cause the connection to be misidentified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Connection Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP system and check the configuration of the database connection in transaction