How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN169 - Could not determine Volume ID for HANA Node &1 / indexserver

ESH_HANA_ADMIN169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Could not determine Volume ID for HANA Node &1 / indexserver

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN169 - Could not determine Volume ID for HANA Node &1 / indexserver ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN169 indicates that the system is unable to determine the Volume ID for a specific HANA node, particularly for the index server. This error can occur in various scenarios, often related to the configuration or state of the SAP HANA database.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The HANA system may not be properly configured, leading to the inability to retrieve the Volume ID.
  Node Unavailability: The specific HANA node may be down or not reachable, which can prevent the system from obtaining the necessary information.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the HANA system and the management tools or other components trying to access the node.
  Permissions: Insufficient permissions for the user or service account trying to access the HANA node can also lead to this error.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between different versions of SAP HANA or related components.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Node Status: Verify that the HANA node is