How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN244 - Initial connectivity setup has not succeeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Initial connectivity setup has not succeeded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN244 - Initial connectivity setup has not succeeded ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN244: Initial connectivity setup has not succeeded typically indicates an issue with the connection between the SAP system and the HANA database. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, network problems, or incorrect credentials.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The connection parameters (like host, port, user, password) may not be set correctly in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP application server and the HANA database server.
  Database Availability: The HANA database might be down or not reachable.
  User Permissions: The user credentials used for the connection may not have the necessary permissions to access the HANA database.
  Firewall Settings: Firewalls may be blocking the required ports for communication between the SAP system and the HANA database.
  Driver Issues: The required database drivers may not be installed or configured correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Connection Parameters:
  
  Verify the connection settings 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 SAP application server can reach the HANA database server on the specified port.
  Ensure that there are no network issues or outages.
  
  
  
  Check HANA Database Status:
  
  Ensure that the HANA database is up and running. You can check this using the HANA Studio or command line tools.
  
  
  
  Verify User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user account being used to connect to the HANA database has the necessary permissions to access the required schemas and tables.
  
  
  
  Review Firewall Settings:
  
  Check the firewall settings on both the SAP application server and the HANA database server to ensure that the required ports (default is 30015 for HANA) are open.
  
  
  
  Check Driver Installation:
  
  Ensure that the correct HANA database drivers are installed and configured in the SAP system. You may need to consult the SAP documentation for the specific version you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP application logs and HANA database logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP HANA documentation for guidelines on configuring connectivity between SAP systems and HANA databases.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other technical forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.