How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN189 - Invalid schema name &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Invalid schema name &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN189 - Invalid schema name &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN189: Invalid schema name &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA when there is an issue with the schema name being referenced in a query or operation. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Schema Name: The schema name specified in the operation does not exist in the HANA database.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the schema name, leading to the error.
  Case Sensitivity: HANA is case-sensitive when it comes to schema names. If the schema was created with a specific case, it must be referenced in the same case.
  User Permissions: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified schema.
  Schema Deletion: The schema may have been deleted or not created yet.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Schema Name: Check the schema name for correctness. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the HANA database.
  Check Case Sensitivity: Ensure that the schema name is referenced with the correct case. If the schema was created as "MySchema", referencing it as "myschema" will lead to this error.
  User Permissions: Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to access the schema. You may need to grant the appropriate privileges.
  Check Schema Existence: Use SQL commands to list the existing schemas in the HANA database to confirm that the schema exists.
  SELECT SCHEMA_NAME FROM SYS.SCHEMAS;
  
  Create Schema: If the schema does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate SQL command:
  CREATE SCHEMA MySchema;
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP HANA documentation for any specific requirements or constraints related to schema naming conventions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Documentation: Review the official SAP HANA documentation for more details on schema management and naming conventions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and troubleshooting steps from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.