How To Fix Q6258 - Database connection &1 not supported by SAP AS

Q6258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Database connection &1 not supported by SAP AS

What causes this issue?

Only databases of the type Sybase IQ are permitted as secondary database
connections for the Archive Information System.

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?

Select a database connection to a Sybase IQ database.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6258 - Database connection &1 not supported by SAP AS ?

  The SAP error message Q6258, which states "Database connection &1 not supported by SAP AS," typically indicates that the SAP Application Server (AS) is unable to connect to the specified database because the database type is not supported or recognized by the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Database Type: The database specified in the connection string is not one of the databases supported by the version of SAP you are using.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the database connection settings in the SAP system.
  Database Driver Issues: The necessary database drivers may not be installed or configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the database may not be compatible with the version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Database Compatibility: Verify that the database you are trying to connect to is supported by your version of SAP. You can refer to the SAP Product Availability Matrix (PAM) for this information.
  Review Connection