How To Fix ESH_DB044 - InA-protocol still in use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_DB - ES: Dashboard

• Message number: 044

• Message text: InA-protocol still in use

What causes this issue?

The protocol for the search client has been switched from InA to oData;
but in this system, InA still is used.

System Response

search is still operational, but the InA-protocol is not adapted to new
features, it lags increasingly behind the current oData-protocol, so
that UI-features might not be provided or even be broken.

How to fix this error?

Follow the configuration guidelines and set up the search via oData,
activated on the frontend Server (respectively in in the local
Launchpad, if co-deployed with the application server).

Procedure for System Administrators

The check considers search access over the past two weeks. If the
configuration has been switched to oData meanwhile, you can ignore the
message.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_DB044 - InA-protocol still in use ?

  The SAP error message ESH_DB044 indicates that the InA (Information Access) protocol is still in use, which typically means that there are active connections or sessions that are preventing the system from performing certain operations, such as shutting down or modifying the InA configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Active Sessions: There are active sessions or connections using the InA protocol that have not been properly terminated.
  Long-running Queries: Queries or processes that are still running and utilizing the InA protocol.
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the InA settings or related components that may lead to the protocol being incorrectly flagged as in use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Active Sessions:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM50 (Process Overview) or SM66 (Global Process Overview) to check for active processes that might be using the InA protocol.
  Look for any long-running queries or sessions that need to be terminated.
  
  
  
  Terminate Sessions:
  
  If you identify any sessions that are no longer needed, you can terminate them using the appropriate options in the process overview screens.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional information or errors that might provide context on why the InA protocol is still in use.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  If necessary, restart the relevant services or components that utilize the InA protocol. This may involve restarting the SAP Gateway or other related services.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the InA protocol to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in the SAP NetWeaver Administrator or relevant configuration transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the InA protocol for any specific guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to ESH_DB044 for updates or patches that may address this issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Monitoring: Implement monitoring tools to keep track of active sessions and resource usage to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.