How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN086 - Cannot determine database schema for log. system &1, &2-connection &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Cannot determine database schema for log. system &1, &2-connection &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN086 - Cannot determine database schema for log. system &1, &2-connection &3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN086 indicates that the system is unable to determine the database schema for a specified log system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA and can be related to various issues, such as configuration problems, connectivity issues, or missing authorizations.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The database connection settings may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user account being used to connect to the database may lack the necessary permissions to access the schema.
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be network issues or the database may be down, preventing the connection from being established.
  Schema Not Existing: The specified schema may not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Log System Parameters: The parameters for the log system may not be set correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the database connection settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the connection parameters (host, port, user, password) are correct.
  Check the configuration in transaction DBACOCKPIT or HANA Studio to ensure that the log system is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user account used for the connection has the necessary authorizations to access the database schema. You may need to grant additional privileges.
  
  
  
  Test Database Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like HANA Studio or DBACOCKPIT to test the connection to the database. Ensure that the database is up and running and that there are no network issues.
  
  
  
  Check Schema Existence:
  
  Log into the database using a database client and verify that the schema exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or correct the configuration to point to the correct schema.
  
  
  
  Review Log System Parameters:
  
  Check the parameters related to the log system in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set correctly and point to the right database and schema.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like DBACOCKPIT, HANA Studio, or SM37 (for job monitoring) to gather more information about the error.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for HANA and ESH (Enterprise Search) for more details on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.