How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN123 - Creation of table &1 from source table &2 failed at step &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Creation of table &1 from source table &2 failed at step &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN123 - Creation of table &1 from source table &2 failed at step &3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN123 indicates that there was a failure in creating a table from a source table during a process in the SAP HANA environment. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or when working with HANA database operations.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary permissions to create tables in the specified schema.
  Source Table Issues: The source table (&2) may not exist, may be locked, or may have issues such as being in an inconsistent state.
  Data Type Mismatches: There may be data type mismatches between the source table and the target table.
  Resource Limitations: There may be insufficient resources (memory, disk space) available in the HANA database to perform the operation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the HANA system or the SAP application that is trying to perform the operation.
  Database Locks: The source table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the creation of the new table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create tables in the target schema. You may need to grant the appropriate privileges.
  Verify Source Table: Check if the source table exists and is accessible. Ensure that it is not locked or in an inconsistent state.
  Review Data Types: Check the data types of the columns in the source table and ensure they are compatible with the target table.
  Monitor Resources: Check the HANA system for resource availability. If resources are low, consider optimizing the database or increasing the resources.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the HANA system and the application to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Investigate Locks: Use HANA monitoring tools to check for locks on the source table and resolve any blocking transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  HANA Studio: Use HANA Studio or HANA Cockpit to monitor the database and check for issues related to the tables and resources.
  Logs: Review the application and database logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context for the failure.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and HANA database operations for best practices and troubleshooting guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.