How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN120 - &1 connection test failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 120

• Message text: &1 connection test failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN120 - &1 connection test failed ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN120 with the description "connection test failed" typically indicates that there is an issue with the connection to the SAP HANA database. This error can arise from various causes, and here are some common reasons along with potential solutions:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Connection Parameters: The connection parameters (host, port, user, password) may be incorrect.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the application server and the HANA database server.
  Database Not Running: The HANA database instance may not be running or may have crashed.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the connection to the HANA database.
  User Authorization: The user credentials used for the connection may not have the necessary permissions to access the HANA database.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP system or the HANA database settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Connection Parameters:
  
  Check the connection parameters in the configuration settings (e.g., hostname, port, username, password) to ensure they are correct.
  Test the connection using a database client tool (like HANA Studio) with the same parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the application server can reach the HANA database server on the specified port.
  Ensure that there are no network issues or outages.
  
  
  
  Check HANA Database Status:
  
  Log in to the HANA database server and check if the database is running. You can use the HANA Studio or command line tools to verify the status.
  If the database is down, restart it.
  
  
  
  Review Firewall Settings:
  
  Ensure that the firewall settings on both the application server and the HANA server allow traffic on the required port (default is 30015 for HANA).
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user account being used to connect to the HANA database has the necessary permissions and roles assigned.
  Check if the user is locked or has expired credentials.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system for any discrepancies.
  Ensure that the HANA database is properly configured in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error code in the SAP Support Portal.
  Logs: Review the application server logs and HANA logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the failure.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on configuring HANA connections and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.