How To Fix SRT_WSP291 - Cannot determine server name of database

SRT_WSP291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP - Messages for SRT WSP

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Cannot determine server name of database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP291 - Cannot determine server name of database ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP291: Cannot determine server name of database typically occurs in the context of SAP systems when there is an issue with the database connection configuration. This error can arise due to various reasons, including misconfiguration of the database connection parameters, network issues, or problems with the database server itself.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Database Connection Parameters: The database connection settings (like hostname, port, database name, user credentials) may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP application server and the database server.
  Database Server Down: The database server might be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security groups may be blocking the connection to the database server.
  SAP 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the SAP configuration files or settings that prevent the system from resolving the database server name.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Database Connection Parameters:
  
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