How To Fix ESH_TASK_MANAGER_MSG053 - RFC destination or DB connection to SAP HANA does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TASK_MANAGER_MSG - ESH Task Manager

• Message number: 053

• Message text: RFC destination or DB connection to SAP HANA does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TASK_MANAGER_MSG053 - RFC destination or DB connection to SAP HANA does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TASK_MANAGER_MSG053 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination or the database connection to SAP HANA. This error typically arises when the system is unable to establish a connection to the HANA database, which is essential for executing certain tasks in the SAP system, particularly those related to the Enterprise Search (ESH) functionality.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect RFC Destination: The RFC destination that is supposed to connect to the HANA database may not be defined in the SAP system or may be incorrectly configured.
  Database Connection Issues: The connection to the HANA database may be down or misconfigured, leading to an inability to connect.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account being used to connect to the HANA database may not have the necessary permissions.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP application server and the HANA database server.
  HANA Database Not Running: