How To Fix HRDCT_MSG005 - Database connection to &1 failed; contact system administrator

HRDCT_MSG005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRDCT_MSG - Message Class for HR Declustering Tools

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Database connection to &1 failed; contact system administrator

What causes this issue?

Database connection &V1& failed.

System Response

The database connection cannot be reached or has been closed.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator. After correctly configure the
database connection, you can retry the program.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check and configure the database connection &V1& in transaction DBCO.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRDCT_MSG005 - Database connection to &1 failed; contact system administrator ?

  The SAP error message HRDCT_MSG005 indicates that there is a failure in establishing a database connection to the specified database (denoted by &1). This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) or related modules that require database access.
  Causes:
  
  Database Server Unavailability: The database server may be down or not reachable due to network issues.
  Incorrect Database Configuration: The connection parameters (like hostname, port, database name) may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  Authentication Issues: The credentials used to connect to the database may be incorrect or the user may not have the necessary permissions.
  Database Driver Issues: The database driver may not be installed correctly or may be incompatible with the current version of SAP.
  Resource Limitations: The database server may be experiencing resource limitations (e.g., memory, CPU) that prevent new connections.
  Firewall or Security Settings: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the connection to the