How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN090 - Connectivity error: Cannot determine connection guid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Connectivity error: Cannot determine connection guid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN090 - Connectivity error: Cannot determine connection guid ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN090 indicates a connectivity issue where the system cannot determine the connection GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) for the HANA database. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when trying to connect to the HANA database for various operations.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the application server and the HANA database server.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or HANA database can lead to this error.
  Database Availability: The HANA database might be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Authentication Issues: Problems with user credentials or permissions can prevent a successful connection.
  Version Compatibility: Incompatibility between the versions of the SAP application and the HANA database can also lead to connectivity issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the application server can reach the HANA database server. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity.
  Verify firewall settings to ensure that the necessary ports are open.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the connection settings in the SAP system (e.g., in the DBACOCKPIT or SM59 transaction) to ensure they are correct.
  Ensure that the connection parameters (host, port, user, password) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Database Status:
  
  Verify that the HANA database is up and running. You can check the status using HANA Studio or command-line tools.
  If the database is down, restart it or contact your database administrator.
  
  
  
  User Credentials:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the connection are valid and have the necessary permissions to access the HANA database.
  Test the connection using the same credentials in HANA Studio or another database client.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application server logs and HANA database logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Version Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the versions of the SAP application and HANA database are compatible. Check SAP notes or documentation for any known issues.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, simply restarting the SAP application server or the HANA database can resolve transient connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for configuration and troubleshooting guidelines related to HANA connectivity.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the connectivity error associated with the ESH_HANA_ADMIN090 message.