How To Fix RSDA_SDB004 - SQL error &2 in DB connection &1: &3

RSDA_SDB004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA_SDB - Messages for near-line reference implementation for MaxDB

• Message number: 004

• Message text: SQL error &2 in DB connection &1: &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA_SDB004 - SQL error &2 in DB connection &1: &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSDA_SDB004 typically indicates an SQL error that occurred during a database connection attempt. The error message format includes placeholders for specific details:
  
  &1: The database connection name.
  &2: The SQL error code.
  &3: A description of the SQL error.
  
  Causes
  The causes of this error can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: The database server may be down, or there may be network issues preventing the SAP system from connecting to the database.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The database connection parameters (like hostname, port, username, password) may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  
  
  Database Permissions: The user account used for the database connection may not have the necessary permissions to execute the SQL commands.
  
  
  SQL Syntax Errors: There may be an issue with the SQL syntax in the query being executed.
  
  
  Database-Specific Issues: The error could be related to specific database constraints, such as data type mismatches or integrity constraints.
  
  
  Solutions
  To resolve the RSDA_SDB004 error, you