How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN157 - Could not determine SQL datatypes for view attributes of view &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Could not determine SQL datatypes for view attributes of view &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN157 - Could not determine SQL datatypes for view attributes of view &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN157 indicates that the system could not determine the SQL data types for the attributes of a specified view. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA and the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) framework, where views are used to define the structure of data that can be searched.
  Causes:
  
  View Definition Issues: The view may not be properly defined, or there may be issues with the underlying tables or columns that the view references.
  Data Type Mismatches: There could be inconsistencies in the data types of the columns in the underlying tables, which prevents the system from determining the correct SQL data types.
  Missing Metadata: The metadata for the view or its underlying tables may be incomplete or corrupted.
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be issues with the connection to the HANA database, which can prevent the system from retrieving the necessary information.
  Permissions: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary permissions to access the view or its underlying objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check View Definition: Review the definition of the view in the HANA Studio or SAP HANA Database Explorer. Ensure that all referenced tables and columns exist and are correctly defined.
  Validate Data Types: Check the data types of the columns in the underlying tables. Ensure that they are compatible and correctly defined.
  Refresh Metadata: If there are issues with metadata, try refreshing or reactivating the view. This can sometimes resolve inconsistencies.
  Check Database Connection: Ensure that the connection to the HANA database is stable and that there are no connectivity issues.
  Review User Permissions: Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to access the view and its underlying objects. Adjust permissions if necessary.
  Recreate the View: If the issue persists, consider dropping and recreating the view to ensure that it is correctly defined.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs) that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  HANA Studio: Use HANA Studio or SAP HANA Database Explorer to analyze the view and its components.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  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.