How To Fix RA665 - Error when creating a connection to &3: &1&2

RA665 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 665

• Message text: Error when creating a connection to &3: &1&2

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA665 - Error when creating a connection to &3: &1&2 ?

  The SAP error message RA665 typically indicates an issue with creating a connection to a specified database or system. The message format is usually as follows:
  RA665 Error when creating a connection to &3: &1&2
  Where:
  
  &1 and &2 usually represent additional error details or codes.
  &3 represents the target system or database you are trying to connect to.
  
  Causes
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the target database or system.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the target database can lead to connection failures.
  Authentication Issues: Invalid credentials or lack of permissions for the user trying to establish the connection.
  Database Availability: The target database might be down or not reachable.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the connection.
  Driver Issues: Missing or incompatible database drivers can prevent successful connections.
  
  Solutions
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the SAP system can reach the target database. You can use tools