How To Fix RS_DB_DB2073 - Connection &1 to location &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_DB_DB2 - Messages for DB2-z/OS Implementation

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Connection &1 to location &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_DB_DB2073 - Connection &1 to location &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message RS_DB_DB2073 indicates that there is an issue with a database connection in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that a connection to a particular database location already exists, and the system is trying to create a duplicate connection.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Connection Attempt: The error typically occurs when there is an attempt to establish a new connection to a database location that is already connected. This can happen due to:
  
  Misconfiguration in the connection settings.
  A program or process trying to connect multiple times without closing previous connections.
  Network issues causing reconnection attempts.
  
  
  
  Resource Limits: The database may have reached its limit on the number of concurrent connections, leading to this error when trying to establish a new one.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the database connection configuration (e.g., in the SAP system or the database itself) can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Connections: 
  
  Use transaction codes like DBACOCKPIT or SM50 to monitor existing