How To Fix SMMSS_ALERTS035 - &1 non-R/3 connections to the R/3 DB

SMMSS_ALERTS035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMMSS_ALERTS - Message class for MSSQL rz20 messages

• Message number: 035

• Message text: &1 non-R/3 connections to the R/3 DB

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS035 - &1 non-R/3 connections to the R/3 DB ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS035 indicates that there are non-R/3 connections to the R/3 database. This typically means that there are external applications or systems trying to access the SAP R/3 database directly, which is not recommended and can lead to various issues, including performance degradation and data integrity problems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Direct Database Access: External applications or tools are connecting directly to the SAP R/3 database (e.g., using SQL queries) instead of going through the SAP application layer.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the SAP system or in the network settings that allows unauthorized access to the database.
  Legacy Systems: Older systems or custom applications that were designed to connect directly to the database without using the SAP application layer.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Non-R/3 Connections: Use database monitoring tools or logs to identify which applications or users are making direct connections to the R/3 database.
  Restrict Access: Implement network security measures to restrict direct access to the database. This