How To Fix ESH_SQL_SEARCH028 - Connector configuration for CDS connector &1 not present on HANA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SQL_SEARCH - ESH SQL Search

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Connector configuration for CDS connector &1 not present on HANA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SQL_SEARCH028 - Connector configuration for CDS connector &1 not present on HANA ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SQL_SEARCH028 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the Core Data Services (CDS) connector in the SAP HANA environment. Specifically, it suggests that the connector configuration for the specified CDS connector is not present or not properly set up in the HANA database.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Connector Configuration: The required connector configuration for the specified CDS view is not defined in the HANA database.
  Incorrect Configuration: The existing configuration may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the inability to access the CDS view.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the connector configuration.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Connector Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP HANA Studio or HANA Cockpit.
  Navigate to the "Content" section and check if the connector configuration for the specified CDS view exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Connector Configuration:
  
  If the configuration is missing, you can create a new connector configuration using the appropriate tools in HANA.
  If it exists but is incorrect, update the configuration to ensure it points to the correct CDS view and has the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successful.
  If it failed, you may need to re-transport the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the CDS view and the connector configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific version of your system for detailed instructions on configuring CDS connectors.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a restart of the HANA database or the application server may be required to apply changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  HANA Administration: Familiarize yourself with HANA administration tools and best practices for managing CDS views and connectors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ESH_SQL_SEARCH028 error message.