How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN172 - Could not read HANA landscape host configuration

ESH_HANA_ADMIN172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Could not read HANA landscape host configuration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN172 - Could not read HANA landscape host configuration ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN172: Could not read HANA landscape host configuration typically indicates an issue with accessing or reading the configuration settings for the HANA landscape. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP HANA systems and the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) component.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration File Issues: The HANA landscape configuration file may be missing, corrupted, or improperly configured.
  Permissions: The user or service trying to access the configuration may not have the necessary permissions to read the configuration files.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing access to the HANA system or its configuration.
  HANA System Not Running: The HANA database instance may not be running, leading to an inability to read the configuration.
  Incorrect Hostname or IP Address: The hostname or IP address specified in the configuration may be incorrect or unreachable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration Files:
  
  Verify that the HANA landscape configuration file exists and is correctly formatted. The file