How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG215 - Error while resolving IP address '&1'; rc=&2

/STMC/CR_MSG215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Error while resolving IP address '&1'; rc=&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG215 - Error while resolving IP address '&1'; rc=&2 ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG215 indicates that there was an issue while trying to resolve an IP address. The message typically includes two parameters: &1, which represents the IP address that could not be resolved, and &2, which indicates the return code (rc) from the resolution attempt.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  DNS Issues: The Domain Name System (DNS) may not be able to resolve the hostname to an IP address. This could be due to misconfigured DNS settings or the hostname not being registered in the DNS.
  
  
  Network Configuration: There may be issues with the network configuration on the SAP server or the client trying to connect. This could include incorrect network settings, firewall rules blocking access, or routing issues.
  
  
  Host File Configuration: If the system relies on the local hosts file for name resolution, the entry for the hostname may be missing or incorrect.
  
  
  Service Unavailability: The service or