How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN160 - Connectivity check failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Connectivity check failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN160 - Connectivity check failed ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN160: Connectivity check failed typically indicates that there is an issue with the connection between the SAP system and the HANA database. This error can arise due to various reasons, including network issues, incorrect configuration settings, or problems with the HANA database itself.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP application server and the HANA database server.
  Incorrect Configuration: The connection parameters (like hostname, port, user credentials) in the SAP system may be incorrectly configured.
  Database Availability: The HANA database might be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security groups may be blocking the required ports for communication between the SAP system and the HANA database.
  User Permissions: The user credentials used for the connection may not have the necessary permissions to access the HANA database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the SAP application server can reach the HANA database server on the specified port.
  Ensure that there are no network outages or issues.
  
  
  
  Verify Connection Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP system configuration (transaction code DBACOCKPIT or HANA Studio) and verify the connection parameters (hostname, port, user, password).
  Ensure that the connection type is set correctly (e.g., JDBC, ODBC).
  
  
  
  Check HANA Database Status:
  
  Log in to the HANA database using HANA Studio or command line and check if the database is up and running.
  Review the HANA logs for any errors or issues that might indicate why the database is not accessible.
  
  
  
  Firewall and Security Settings:
  
  Ensure that the necessary ports (default is 30015 for HANA) are open and not blocked by firewalls.
  Check any security group settings if you are using cloud services.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user credentials used for the connection have the necessary permissions to access the HANA database.
  Check if the user is locked or has expired credentials.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  Use the connection test feature in the SAP system to validate the connection to the HANA database.
  If using HANA Studio, you can also test the connection from there.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to ESH_HANA_ADMIN160 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on configuring HANA connections and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the connectivity issue indicated by the ESH_HANA_ADMIN160 error message.