How To Fix SLIC203 - Server list was not received by the message server

SLIC203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLIC - saplicense Messages

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Server list was not received by the message server

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLIC203 - Server list was not received by the message server ?

  The SAP error message SLIC203: Server list was not received by the message server typically indicates an issue with the communication between the SAP application server and the message server. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during system startup, when trying to log in, or when performing certain operations that require communication with the message server.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the application server and the message server.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system, such as the instance profile or the message server settings.
  Message Server Down: The message server may not be running or may have crashed.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the necessary ports for communication.
  Load Balancer Issues: If a load balancer is used, it may not be properly configured to route traffic to the message server.
  SAP Kernel Issues: There may be issues with the SAP kernel version