How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG082 - System &1, client &2: A connection already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 082

• Message text: System &1, client &2: A connection already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG082 - System &1, client &2: A connection already exists ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG082 indicates that there is an attempt to create a connection to a system that already has an existing connection. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) or when configuring connections in the SAP system landscape.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Connection: The most common cause is that a connection to the specified system (System &1) and client (Client &2) already exists in the configuration.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the connection settings, leading to attempts to create duplicate connections.
  System State: The system might be in a state where it is not able to handle new connections due to resource limitations or other issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Connections:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SM59 for RFC connections) and check if a connection to the specified system and client already exists.
  If it does, you may need to modify or delete the existing connection if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Modify Connection Settings:
  
  If you need to create a new connection, consider modifying the existing one instead of creating a duplicate.
  Ensure that the connection parameters (like target system, client, user credentials) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Connections:
  
  If you find that there are duplicate connections that are not needed, you can delete them to resolve the conflict.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  If the system is unable to handle new connections, check for any performance issues or resource constraints that may be affecting the system's ability to establish new connections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59 - For managing RFC connections.
  SE11 - To check the database tables related to connections.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message or the components you are working with. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  System Logs: 
  
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.