How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN179 - Invalid SQL Connection &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Invalid SQL Connection &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN179 - Invalid SQL Connection &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN179 Invalid SQL Connection &1 typically indicates that there is an issue with the SQL connection to the SAP HANA database. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, network problems, or incorrect credentials.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Connection Parameters: The connection parameters (like hostname, port, user credentials) might be incorrect.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the application server and the HANA database.
  Database Availability: The HANA database might be down or not reachable.
  User Permissions: The user account being used to connect may not have the necessary permissions to access the database.
  Configuration Issues: The connection settings in the SAP system might not be properly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Connection Parameters:
  
  Verify the connection parameters in the SAP system (transaction code DBACOCKPIT or HANA Studio).
  Ensure that the hostname, port, username, and password are correct.
  
  
  
  Test Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the application server can reach the HANA database server.
  Ensure that there are no firewall rules blocking the connection.
  
  
  
  Check Database Status:
  
  Ensure that the HANA database is up and running. You can check this using the HANA Studio or command line tools.
  
  
  
  Review User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user account has the necessary permissions to connect to the HANA database and perform the required operations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for any discrepancies.
  If using a connection pool, ensure that it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application and database logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  If all else fails, consider restarting the SAP application server and/or the HANA database services.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP HANA documentation for details on configuring database connections.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ESH_HANA_ADMIN179 Invalid SQL Connection error.