How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG104 - Error while retrieving host agent version: '&1 &2 &3 &4'

/STMC/CR_MSG104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Error while retrieving host agent version: '&1 &2 &3 &4'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG104 - Error while retrieving host agent version: '&1 &2 &3 &4' ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG104 indicates that there is an issue with retrieving the host agent version. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or when managing SAP systems and their components.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /STMC/CR_MSG104 Error while retrieving host agent version: '&1 &2 &3 &4' can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Host Agent Not Running: The SAP Host Agent may not be running on the target host, which prevents the system from retrieving its version.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the host agent.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the host agent or the SAP system may be incorrect, leading to communication failures.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the SAP system and the host agent, which can lead to compatibility issues.
  Permissions Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the host