How To Fix DHCDC_REC104 - Failed to determine DB type of connection &1 (see previous error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DHCDC_REC - Message for Recording Area of CDC ABAP Agent

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Failed to determine DB type of connection &1 (see previous error)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DHCDC_REC104 - Failed to determine DB type of connection &1 (see previous error) ?

  The SAP error message DHCDC_REC104 indicates that the system failed to determine the database type of a connection. This error typically arises in scenarios involving database connections, such as when configuring or using database-related functionalities in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Connection Parameters: The connection parameters (like hostname, port, database name, user credentials) may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Database Driver Issues: The required database drivers may not be installed or configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the database server.
  Database Not Running: The database server may be down or not running.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration files or settings related to the database connection.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Connection Parameters:
  
  Verify the connection parameters in the SAP system (transaction code DBACOCKPIT or DB02).
  Ensure that the hostname, port, database name, and user credentials are correct.
  
  
  
  Verify Database Driver:
  
  Ensure that the appropriate database drivers are installed and configured correctly.
  Check if the driver version is compatible with the SAP version you are using.
  
  
  
  Test Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the SAP server can reach the database server.
  Ensure that there are no firewall rules blocking the connection.
  
  
  
  Check Database Status:
  
  Ensure that the database server is up and running.
  Check the database logs for any errors that might indicate why the connection cannot be established.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Files:
  
  Check the configuration files for any errors or misconfigurations.
  Ensure that the database connection settings in the SAP system match those in the database server.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like DBACOCKPIT, DB02, or SM21 to monitor database connections and logs.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for your specific database type (e.g., Oracle, HANA, SQL Server) for configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the DHCDC_REC104 error in your SAP system.