How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN083 - Connectivity error: Connection for &1 (destination: &2) not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Connectivity error: Connection for &1 (destination: &2) not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN083 - Connectivity error: Connection for &1 (destination: &2) not valid ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN083 indicates a connectivity issue with the HANA database. This error typically arises when the system is unable to establish a connection to the specified HANA database destination. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Destination Configuration: The destination defined in the SAP system may be incorrectly configured, leading to connection failures.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP application server and the HANA database server.
  Database Unavailability: The HANA database might be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Authentication Issues: Incorrect credentials (username/password) or insufficient permissions for the user trying to connect to the HANA database.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security groups may be blocking the connection to the HANA database.
  HANA Client Not Installed: The required HANA client software may not be installed on the application server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations) and verify the configuration of the destination specified in the error message.
  Ensure that the connection type, host, port, and other parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  In SM59, use the "Test Connection" feature to check if the connection to the HANA database is successful. This can help identify if the issue is with the configuration or the network.
  
  
  
  Verify Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the application server can reach the HANA database server on the specified port.
  
  
  
  Check Database Status:
  
  Ensure that the HANA database is up and running. You can check this through the HANA Studio or command line.
  
  
  
  Review User Credentials:
  
  Verify that the user credentials used in the destination are correct and that the user has the necessary permissions to access the HANA database.
  
  
  
  Firewall and Security Settings:
  
  Check firewall settings to ensure that the required ports for HANA are open and accessible from the application server.
  
  
  
  Install HANA Client:
  
  If the HANA client is not installed, download and install the appropriate version of the HANA client on the application server.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application server logs and HANA logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the connectivity issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to connectivity issues with HANA for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for configuring HANA connections and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the connectivity error indicated by the ESH_HANA_ADMIN083 message.