How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG078 - Error while retrieving connection to system '&1' '&2'

/STMC/CR_MSG078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Error while retrieving connection to system '&1' '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG078 - Error while retrieving connection to system '&1' '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG078 indicates that there is an issue with retrieving a connection to a specified system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or when trying to connect to a remote system for various operations.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the target system.
  Configuration Errors: The connection settings (such as RFC destination) may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  System Availability: The target system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Incorrect System ID or Instance Number: The system ID or instance number specified in the connection may be incorrect.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the network connection between the SAP system and