How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN017 - Could not retrieve attribute definitions for table/view &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Could not retrieve attribute definitions for table/view &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN017 - Could not retrieve attribute definitions for table/view &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN017 indicates that the system could not retrieve attribute definitions for a specified table or view. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA and the Enterprise Search (ESH) component, where the system is trying to access metadata for a specific database object.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Table/View: The specified table or view may not exist in the database, or there may be a typo in the name.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary permissions to access the table or view.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be connectivity issues between the SAP application and the HANA database.
  Metadata Issues: The metadata for the table or view may be corrupted or not properly defined.
  Schema Issues: The table or view might exist in a different schema than expected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Table/View Existence:
  
  Check if the table or view exists in the HANA database using SQL commands or HANA Studio.
  Ensure that the name is spelled correctly and that you are referencing the correct schema.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table or view. This can be done by checking the roles and privileges assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Test Database Connection:
  
  Verify that the connection to the HANA database is active and functioning correctly. You can do this by testing the connection in the SAP system or using HANA Studio.
  
  
  
  Review Metadata:
  
  If the metadata is corrupted, you may need to regenerate it. This can involve refreshing the metadata in the ESH configuration or re-importing the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Check Schema:
  
  Ensure that the table or view is in the expected schema. If it is in a different schema, you may need to adjust your queries or configurations accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application and database logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that might address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Studio: A tool that can be used to manage HANA databases, including checking the existence of tables and views.
  Authorization Management: Understanding how to manage user roles and permissions in SAP can help prevent authorization-related issues.
  Enterprise Search Configuration: Familiarity with ESH configuration can help in troubleshooting issues related to search and indexing.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.