How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN037 - SELECT COUNT(*) query to database table ended with SQL exception

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 037

• Message text: SELECT COUNT(*) query to database table ended with SQL exception

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN037 - SELECT COUNT(*) query to database table ended with SQL exception ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN037 indicates that a SELECT COUNT(*) query to a database table has ended with an SQL exception. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA, particularly when dealing with the Enterprise Search (ESH) or other applications that rely on HANA as the database.
  Possible Causes
  
  
  Database Connection Issues: There may be problems with the connection to the HANA database, such as network issues or incorrect connection parameters.
  
  
  Table Locking: The table being queried might be locked by another transaction, preventing the SELECT COUNT(*) operation from completing.
  
  
  Insufficient Privileges: The user executing the query may not have the necessary permissions to access the table or perform the count operation.
  
  
  Corrupted Table or Data: There could be corruption in the database table or issues with the data that prevent the query from executing successfully.
  
  
  Resource Limitations: The HANA database may be running low on resources (memory, CPU, etc.), which can lead to timeouts or failures in executing queries.
  
  
  SQL Syntax Errors: Although less common with a simple SELECT COUNT(*), there could be issues with the SQL syntax if the query is being dynamically generated or modified.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Database Connection: Verify that the connection to the HANA database is active and correctly configured. Test the connection using a database client or tool.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use HANA Studio or SQL commands to check if the table is locked. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or investigate the transaction holding the lock.
  
  
  Review User Privileges: Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary permissions to access the table. You may need to grant additional privileges.
  
  
  Check Table Integrity: Run integrity checks on the database table to ensure there is no corruption. You may need to consult SAP support for specific commands or procedures.
  
  
  Monitor Resource Usage: Use HANA monitoring tools to check for resource usage. If the database is under heavy load, consider optimizing queries or increasing resources.
  
  
  Review SQL Syntax: If the query is being generated dynamically, review the code to ensure that the SQL syntax is correct.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN037. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions and workarounds for specific errors.
  
  
  HANA Documentation: Refer to the official SAP HANA documentation for best practices on query optimization and database management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed logs and context around the error for better troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.