How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG051 - Error while retrieving connection (type=&1;subtype=&2;usage=&3) from &4

/STMC/CR_MSG051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Error while retrieving connection (type=&1;subtype=&2;usage=&3) from &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG051 - Error while retrieving connection (type=&1;subtype=&2;usage=&3) from &4 ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG051 indicates that there was an issue retrieving a connection of a specific type, subtype, and usage from a specified source. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or when dealing with connections in SAP systems, such as database connections or connections to other SAP systems.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The connection might not be properly configured in the system. This could involve incorrect parameters or missing entries in the configuration tables.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing the SAP system from reaching the target system or database.
  
  
  Authorization Problems: The user or service account attempting to retrieve the connection may not have the necessary authorizations to access the connection.
  
  
  Service Availability: The target service or database might be down or not available, leading to a failure in establishing the connection.
  
  
  Incorrect Connection Type/Subtype: The specified connection