How To Fix NET017 - Strategy for name resolution of host names, services, IP addresses, ports

NET017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NET - Network Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Strategy for name resolution of host names, services, IP addresses, ports

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NET017 - Strategy for name resolution of host names, services, IP addresses, ports ?

  The SAP error message NET017 typically relates to issues with name resolution in the SAP environment. This error can occur when the system is unable to resolve hostnames, services, IP addresses, or ports, which can lead to connectivity problems between different components of the SAP landscape.
  Causes of NET017 Error
  
  
  DNS 
  Configuration Issues: The Domain Name System (DNS) may not be properly configured, leading to failures in resolving hostnames to IP addresses.
  
  
  Hosts File Misconfiguration: The /etc/hosts file (on Unix/Linux systems) or C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts file (on Windows systems) may not contain the correct mappings for the hostnames.
  
  
  Network Connectivity Problems: There may be underlying network issues that prevent the system from reaching the DNS server or the target host.
  
  
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the necessary ports or protocols required for name resolution.
  
  
  Incorrect SAP Configuration: The SAP system may have incorrect settings in the instance profile or other configuration files that affect name resolution.
  
  
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