How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG057 - Error while removing DBCON; invalid key '&1'

/STMC/CR_MSG057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Error while removing DBCON; invalid key '&1'

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/STMC/CR_MSG057 - Details

• The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG057 indicates that there is an issue with removing a Database Connection (DBCON) due to an invalid key. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the specified DBCON entry that you are trying to remove.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Key: The key you are using to identify the DBCON entry does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the DBCON was already deleted or never created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the DBCON entry.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be underlying issues with the database connection itself, which could prevent the removal of the DBCON.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the Key: Double-check the key you are using to ensure it is correct. Make sure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Check Existing DBCON Entries: Use transaction code DBCON in SAP to view existing database connections. Confirm whether the