How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN005 - Could not determine HANA version for connection &1

ESH_HANA_ADMIN005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Could not determine HANA version for connection &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN005 - Could not determine HANA version for connection &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN005 indicates that the system is unable to determine the HANA version for a specified connection. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Connection Issues: The connection to the HANA database may not be established correctly. This could be due to incorrect connection parameters (host, port, user credentials).
  HANA Database Not Running: The HANA database instance might not be running or is unreachable due to network issues.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user account used to connect to the HANA database may not have the necessary permissions to retrieve version information.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP system or the HANA database settings.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the SAP system may not be compatible with the version of the HANA database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Connection Parameters: Verify that the connection parameters (hostname, port, username, password) are correct. You can test the connection using