How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG256 - HTTP destination &1 to SAP HANA (host:&2, port:&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 256

• Message text: HTTP destination &1 to SAP HANA (host:&2, port:&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG256 - HTTP destination &1 to SAP HANA (host:&2, port:&3) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG256 typically indicates an issue with the HTTP destination configuration for connecting to an SAP HANA database. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access the SAP HANA database from an SAP system or when using the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) functionality.
  Cause
  The error message can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect HTTP Destination Configuration: The HTTP destination may not be correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes incorrect hostnames, ports, or authentication settings.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the SAP HANA database. This could be due to firewall settings, routing issues, or the HANA server being down.
  
  
  HANA Database Not Running: The SAP HANA database might not be running or may be in a state that does not accept connections.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the HTTP connection may not have the necessary permissions to access the SAP HANA database.
  
  
  SSL Configuration Issues: If SSL is required for the connection, there may be issues with the SSL configuration, such as missing certificates.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check HTTP Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the HTTP destination that corresponds to the SAP HANA connection.
  Verify that the hostname, port, and other settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, use the "Test Connection" feature to check if the connection to the SAP HANA database is successful.
  If the test fails, review the error message for more details.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system can reach the SAP HANA server. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the HANA host and port.
  
  
  
  Verify HANA Database Status:
  
  Check if the SAP HANA database is running and accepting connections. You can do this by logging into the HANA database using HANA Studio or other database management tools.
  
  
  
  Review User Credentials:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used in the HTTP destination have the necessary permissions to access the SAP HANA database.
  
  
  
  Check SSL Configuration:
  
  If SSL is required, ensure that the SSL certificates are correctly installed and configured in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP system logs (transaction SM21) and the HANA logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for configuring HTTP destinations and connecting to SAP HANA.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ESH_ADM_MSG256 error message.