How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN287 - Could not determine HANA API Version: HANA unavailable - HANA Dest &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Could not determine HANA API Version: HANA unavailable - HANA Dest &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN287 - Could not determine HANA API Version: HANA unavailable - HANA Dest &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN287 indicates that the system is unable to determine the HANA API version because the HANA database is unavailable. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  HANA Database Down: The HANA database instance may not be running or is in a failed state.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP application server and the HANA database.
  Incorrect Configuration: The HANA destination configuration in the SAP system may be incorrect or missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used to connect to the HANA database may not have the necessary permissions.
  HANA Service Not Registered: The HANA service may not be properly registered or configured in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  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.
  If the database is down, restart it and check for any errors in the HANA logs.
  
  
  
  Verify Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connection between the SAP application server and the HANA database server. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity on the relevant port (default is 30015 for HANA).
  
  
  
  Review HANA Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP system and check the HANA destination configuration in transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Ensure that the destination is correctly configured with the right connection parameters (host, port, user credentials).
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user credentials used in the HANA destination have the necessary permissions to access the HANA database.
  You may need to grant additional roles or privileges to the user in HANA.
  
  
  
  Check HANA Service Registration:
  
  Ensure that the HANA service is properly registered in the SAP system. You can check this in transaction SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance).
  If necessary, re-register the HANA service.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP application server logs and HANA logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP HANA documentation for information on configuring and managing HANA connections.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, 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_ADMIN287 error message.