How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN128 - Enterprise Search is running on connected HANA server (Sidecar scenario)

ESH_HANA_ADMIN128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Enterprise Search is running on connected HANA server (Sidecar scenario)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN128 - Enterprise Search is running on connected HANA server (Sidecar scenario) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN128 indicates that the Enterprise Search (ES) is currently running on a connected HANA server in a sidecar scenario. This typically means that the Enterprise Search system is trying to connect to a HANA database that is already in use or has some configuration issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  HANA Server Already in Use: The HANA server might be already connected to another instance of Enterprise Search or another application, leading to conflicts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the connection settings between the Enterprise Search and the HANA server.
  Resource Limitations: The HANA server might be experiencing resource limitations (CPU, memory) that prevent it from handling additional connections.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a version mismatch between the Enterprise Search and the HANA server, leading to compatibility issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Connections: Verify if the HANA server is already connected to another instance. If so, you may need to disconnect that instance or configure your