How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN280 - Could not determine HANA API Version: Metadata Call failed - HTTP-Dest &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Could not determine HANA API Version: Metadata Call failed - HTTP-Dest &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN280 - Could not determine HANA API Version: Metadata Call failed - HTTP-Dest &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN280 indicates that there is an issue with determining the HANA API version due to a failure in a metadata call. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when trying to connect to an SAP HANA database.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect HTTP Destination: The HTTP destination specified in the error message may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the system from reaching the HANA database.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used to access the HANA database may not have the necessary permissions.
  HANA Database Down: The HANA database might be down or not reachable.
  Version Compatibility: There may be a compatibility issue between the SAP system and the HANA database version.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check HTTP Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Verify the configuration of the HTTP destination mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the destination is correctly set up with the right URL and authentication details.
  
  
  
  Test Connectivity:
  
  Use the Test Connection feature in transaction SM59 to check if the connection to the HANA database is successful.
  If the connection fails, troubleshoot the network settings or firewall rules.
  
  
  
  Review User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the connection have the necessary permissions to access the HANA database and perform metadata calls.
  
  
  
  Check HANA Database Status:
  
  Verify that the HANA database is up and running. You can check this using the HANA Studio or command line tools.
  
  
  
  Check for Version Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the version of the SAP system is compatible with the version of the HANA database you are using. Refer to SAP Notes or the official SAP documentation for compatibility information.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP Notes often contain patches or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for details on configuring HTTP destinations and connecting to HANA.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ESH_HANA_ADMIN280 error message.