How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN286 - Could not determine HANA API Version: SQL-Error occured - HANA Dest &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Could not determine HANA API Version: SQL-Error occured - HANA Dest &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN286 - Could not determine HANA API Version: SQL-Error occured - HANA Dest &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN286 indicates that there is an issue with determining the HANA API version, which is often related to connectivity or configuration problems with the HANA database. The specific error message suggests that a SQL error occurred while trying to access the HANA destination.
  Causes:
  
  Connection Issues: The connection to the HANA database might be down or misconfigured.
  Incorrect HANA Destination: The HANA destination in the SAP system may not be set up correctly or may be pointing to an incorrect or non-existent HANA instance.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the SAP system and the HANA database version, leading to compatibility issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used to connect to the HANA database may not have the necessary permissions.
  Network Issues: There could be network-related issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the HANA database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check HANA Connection:
  
  Verify that the HANA database is up and running.
  Check the connection settings in the SAP system (transaction code DBACOCKPIT or SM59 for RFC destinations) to ensure they are correct