How To Fix FNDEI_VIEW_PROV157 - No secondary database connection available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FNDEI_VIEW_PROV - Message class for CDS View Replication

• Message number: 157

• Message text: No secondary database connection available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FNDEI_VIEW_PROV157 - No secondary database connection available ?

  The SAP error message FNDEI_VIEW_PROV157 indicates that there is no secondary database connection available for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in scenarios where a secondary database connection is required for data retrieval or processing, such as in the context of SAP HANA or when using certain database views.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The secondary database connection may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Connection Pooling: The connection pool for the secondary database might be exhausted, leading to the unavailability of connections.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the secondary database.
  Database Availability: The secondary database itself may be down or not accessible.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the secondary database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the secondary database connection in the SAP system. Ensure that the connection parameters (like hostname, port, username, and password) are correct.
  Use transaction code DBACOCKPIT to check the status of database connections.
  
  
  
  Connection Pooling:
  
  Monitor the connection pool settings and increase the maximum number of connections if necessary.
  You can check the connection pool settings in the SAP system and adjust them based on your requirements.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connection to the secondary database. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity.
  Ensure that there are no firewall rules blocking access to the secondary database.
  
  
  
  Database Availability:
  
  Check if the secondary database is up and running. You may need to contact your database administrator to verify its status.
  Look for any error logs in the database that might indicate issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user account being used to connect to the secondary database has the necessary permissions.
  Review the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in both the SAP system and the secondary database.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific database you are using (e.g., SAP HANA, Oracle, etc.) for best practices on connection management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the FNDEI_VIEW_PROV157 error in your SAP environment.