How To Fix DBOSC472 - Error while checking subtype of connection (&1); &2 <> &3

DBOSC472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 472

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC472 - Error while checking subtype of connection (&1); &2 <> &3 ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC472 indicates that there is an issue with the subtype of a connection in the database. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the expected subtype of a connection and the actual subtype being used. The message format is as follows:
  DBOSC472 Error while checking subtype of connection (&1); &2 <> &3
  Where:
  
  &1 represents the connection identifier.
  &2 represents the actual subtype of the connection.
  &3 represents the expected subtype of the connection.
  
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The connection might be misconfigured in the SAP system or the database.
  Database Driver Mismatch: The database driver being used may not be compatible with the expected connection subtype.
  Incorrect Connection Parameters: The parameters used to establish the connection may not match the expected values.
  Version Incompatibility: There may be a version mismatch between the SAP system and the database.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the DBOSC472 error, you can take the following