How To Fix /SDF/SDS_MSG012 - Mandatory DB connection parameter &1 not available.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/SDS_MSG -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Mandatory DB connection parameter &1 not available.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/SDS_MSG012 - Mandatory DB connection parameter &1 not available. ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/SDS_MSG012 Mandatory DB connection parameter &1 not available typically indicates that a required database connection parameter is missing or not properly configured in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Data Intelligence or SAP HANA when trying to establish a connection to a database.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specific database connection parameter (indicated by &1 in the error message) is not set in the connection configuration.
  Incorrect Parameter Name: The parameter name might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the configuration.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database itself, such as it being down or unreachable.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the database or the connection parameters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Connection Parameters:
  
  Go to the connection configuration in the SAP system (e.g., SAP HANA Studio, SAP Data Intelligence).
  Ensure that all mandatory parameters are filled in correctly. Look for the specific parameter indicated by &1 in the error message.
  
  
  
  Verify Parameter Names:
  
  Double-check the spelling and case of the parameter names in the configuration. Ensure they match the expected names.
  
  
  
  Database Availability:
  
  Ensure that the database you are trying to connect to is up and running. Check network connectivity and any firewall settings that might block access.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user account being used to connect to the database has the necessary permissions to access the required resources.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation for the specific database connection you are using to ensure that all required parameters are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the application logs and traces for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant configuration details.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the missing mandatory database connection parameter.