How To Fix LVC003 - Database connection &1 does not exist in table DBCON

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LVC - Error Texts for LiveCache Monitoring, Administration...

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Database connection &1 does not exist in table DBCON

What causes this issue?

There is no entry in the table DBCON for the selected database
connection.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

An entry must be made in DBCON so that a connection can be made to
database.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LVC003 - Database connection &1 does not exist in table DBCON ?

  The SAP error message LVC003 indicates that there is an issue with the database connection specified in the system. Specifically, it means that the database connection you are trying to use does not exist in the table DBCON. This table is used to manage database connections in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Database Connection: The specified database connection does not exist in the DBCON table. This could happen if the connection was never created or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Connection Name: The name of the database connection you are trying to use may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Transport Issues: If the connection was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the database connection.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DBCON Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to access the Data Dictionary.
  Enter the table name DBCON and display it.
  Check if the required database connection exists in this table.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Database Connection:
  
  If the connection does not exist, you can create it using transaction code DBACOCKPIT or DBCON.
  If it exists but is incorrect, you can update the connection details.
  
  
  
  Verify Connection Name:
  
  Ensure that the connection name you are using in your program or configuration matches exactly with what is defined in the DBCON table.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the database connection. You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the connection was transported, ensure that all necessary configuration steps were followed in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to database connections for any specific configurations or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  DBACOCKPIT: Database Administration Cockpit for managing database connections.
  DBCON: Directly manage database connections.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to database connections.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LVC003 error and ensure that the database connection is properly configured in your SAP system.