How To Fix /SSB/SAC_UTILITY204 - Connection already exists

/SSB/SAC_UTILITY204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SSB/SAC_UTILITY -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Connection already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SSB/SAC_UTILITY204 - Connection already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SSB/SAC_UTILITY204 Connection already exists typically indicates that there is an attempt to create a connection that already exists in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to establish a connection to a data source or when configuring a connection in the SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or other SAP applications.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Connection Attempt: The most common cause is that a connection with the same parameters (e.g., name, type, credentials) is already established in the system.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, if a previous session did not close properly, it may leave behind an active connection that is not visible to the user.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings or parameters may lead to the system interpreting the connection as already existing.
  Caching Issues: The system may have cached information that leads it to believe a connection is still active.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Connections: 
  
  Navigate to the connection management area in your