How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDS_HANA003 - Invalid connection ID, or connection failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDS_HANA - ES-CDS/HANA

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Invalid connection ID, or connection failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_HANA003 - Invalid connection ID, or connection failed ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_HANA003 typically indicates an issue with the connection to the HANA database, which is often related to the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP HANA database itself. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Connection ID: The connection ID specified in the configuration might be incorrect or not defined in the system.
  Connection Failure: The connection to the HANA database might be down or unreachable due to network issues, database downtime, or incorrect credentials.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP system or the HANA database settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the connection may not have the necessary permissions to access the HANA database.
  HANA Database Issues: The HANA database itself may be experiencing issues, such as being in a locked state or having insufficient resources.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Connection ID:
  
  Verify that the connection ID used in the configuration is correct and exists