How To Fix SLCAPPS003 - Connection identifier &1 is not known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLCAPPS - Messages for Package SLCAPPS

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Connection identifier &1 is not known

What causes this issue?

The connection identifier points to data in table DBCON that is required
to create a database connection in the context of the multiconnect.
However, no entry with the key "&V1&" has been maintained.

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?

Use the connection maintenance transaction <DS:TRAN.LC10>LC10</> or
table DBCON to check whether the connection with the unknown identifier
is known. Maintain this entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLCAPPS003 - Connection identifier &1 is not known ?

  The SAP error message SLCAPPS003 indicates that the connection identifier specified in your request is not recognized by the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to connect to a database, an application server, or during the execution of a specific transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Connection Identifier: The connection identifier you are using may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Configuration Issues: The connection may not be properly configured in the SAP system or in the relevant configuration files.
  Missing Entries: The connection identifier may not exist in the relevant configuration tables (e.g., TMS, RFC destinations).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified connection.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the specified connection.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Connection Identifier:
  
  Check the spelling and format of the connection identifier you are using.
  Ensure that it matches the expected format in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) and verify that the connection identifier exists and is correctly configured.
  If it is missing, you may need to create a new RFC destination or correct the existing one.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the connection is properly set up.
  If you are using a specific application, ensure that its configuration is correct.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the connection. You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Network Troubleshooting:
  
  If the connection identifier is correct and configured properly, check for any network issues that may be preventing access to the connection.
  Use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network connectivity.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific application or connection type you are working with for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  SICF: For managing HTTP services.
  ST22: For analyzing dumps if the error is related to a program crash.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.