How To Fix LVC057 - Error when editing the connection &1 in table DBCON

LVC057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Error when editing the connection &1 in table DBCON

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LVC057 - Error when editing the connection &1 in table DBCON ?

  The SAP error message LVC057 typically indicates an issue with the database connection defined in the table DBCON. This error can occur when you attempt to edit or manage a database connection in SAP, and it usually points to a problem with the connection parameters or the underlying database configuration.
  Cause of the Error
  
  Invalid Connection Parameters: The connection parameters (like hostname, port, database name, user credentials) may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Database Unavailability: The target database might be down or unreachable due to network issues or database server problems.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to edit the connection may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the DBCON table.
  Configuration Errors: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the configuration of the database connection settings.
  SAP Kernel or Database Version Compatibility: There could be compatibility issues between the SAP kernel version and the database version.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the LVC057 error, you can