How To Fix DBOSC479 - Error while initializing database authorities

DBOSC479 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 479

• Message text: Error while initializing database authorities

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC479 - Error while initializing database authorities ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC479, which indicates "Error while initializing database authorities," typically arises during the startup of the SAP system or when trying to access the database. This error is related to issues with database authorization or connectivity.
  Causes:
  
  Database User Permissions: The database user configured for the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the database.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be problems with the database connection settings, such as incorrect credentials or network issues.
  Database Configuration: The database may not be properly configured or initialized, leading to issues with authority checks.
  Corrupted Database: In some cases, the database itself may be corrupted or not in a consistent state.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a mismatch between the SAP application version and the database version.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Database User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the database user specified in the SAP system has the necessary permissions to access the database. This includes SELECT, INSERT,