How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG035 - Error while connecting to database (&1); SQL error &2 &3

/STMC/CR_MSG035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Error while connecting to database (&1); SQL error &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG035 - Error while connecting to database (&1); SQL error &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG035 indicates that there is an issue with connecting to the database. The message typically includes placeholders for the database name (&1) and the SQL error code (&2) along with additional information (&3). Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: The database server may be down, or there may be network issues preventing the SAP system from connecting to the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: The database connection parameters (like hostname, port, username, password) in the SAP system may be incorrect.
  Database User Permissions: The user account being used to connect to the database may not have the necessary permissions.
  Database Instance Issues: The specific database instance may not be running or may be in a state that prevents connections.
  Resource Limitations: The database server may be experiencing resource limitations (e.g., memory, CPU) that prevent new connections.
  SQL Errors: The SQL error code (&2)