How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG008 - Error while saving DBCON; error in secure store

/STMC/CR_MSG008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Error while saving DBCON; error in secure store

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG008 - Error while saving DBCON; error in secure store ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG008 typically indicates an issue related to the secure storage of database connection (DBCON) information. This error can occur when there is a problem with the secure storage configuration or when the system is unable to save the DBCON due to permission issues or other underlying problems.
  Cause
  
  Secure Storage Configuration: The secure storage may not be properly configured or initialized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify DBCON entries.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection itself, such as incorrect credentials or network problems.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the SAP environment.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Secure Storage Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the secure storage is properly configured. You can check this in transaction STRG (Secure Storage).
  If it is not initialized, you may need to initialize it using the appropriate transaction or program.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the