How To Fix TW373 - Oracle SID is &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TW - R3trans - Messages

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Oracle SID is &

What causes this issue?

System name and ORACLE_SID are inconsistent.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Set the system name to ORACLE_SID
(HEAD SYST entry in object directory TADIR).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TW373 - Oracle SID is & ?

  The SAP error message TW373, which states "Oracle SID is &," typically indicates an issue related to the Oracle System Identifier (SID) configuration in the SAP environment. This error can occur during various operations, such as starting or stopping the SAP system, or when trying to connect to the Oracle database.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Oracle SID Configuration: The Oracle SID may not be correctly set in the SAP profile or environment variables.
  Database Not Running: The Oracle database associated with the specified SID may not be running or may have encountered an error.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing SAP from connecting to the Oracle database.
  Environment Variables: The environment variables (like ORACLE_HOME, ORACLE_SID, etc.) may not be set correctly in the operating system.
  Permissions Issues: The user running the SAP instance may not have the necessary permissions to access the Oracle database.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Oracle SID: Verify that the Oracle SID specified in the SAP configuration matches the actual SID of the Oracle database. You can check this in the SAP profile parameters (e.g., dbs/ora/host and dbs/ora/sid).
  
  
  Start Oracle Database: Ensure that the Oracle database is up and running. You can do this by logging into the Oracle server and using SQL*Plus or another database management tool to check the status of the database.
  
  
  Set Environment Variables: Make sure that the environment variables are correctly set. You can check this by running the following commands in the terminal:
  echo $ORACLE_HOME
  echo $ORACLE_SID
  If they are not set, you can set them in your shell profile (e.g., .bash_profile, .bashrc, etc.):
  export ORACLE_HOME=/path/to/oracle/home
  export ORACLE_SID=your_sid
  
  
  Check Network Configuration: Ensure that there are no network issues preventing the SAP system from connecting to the Oracle database. You can test connectivity using tools like tnsping or by checking the tnsnames.ora file for correct configuration.
  
  
  Review Permissions: Ensure that the user running the SAP instance has the necessary permissions to access the Oracle database. This may involve checking user roles and privileges in Oracle.
  
  
  Check SAP Logs: Review the SAP logs for any additional error messages or information that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to Oracle database connectivity issues for any specific patches or updates that may be required.
  Oracle Documentation: Refer to Oracle documentation for troubleshooting database connectivity issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or Oracle support for further assistance.