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

ESH_ADM_MSG256 - Overview

• 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