How To Fix HDB001 - Alternative database is not available in this context

HDB001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HDB - Message Class for ERP Accelerators

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Alternative database is not available in this context

What causes this issue?

The function that you want to execute cannot be executed because access
to the alternative database is not possible.
Possible causes are:
At least one application-specific setting denies access to the
alternative database in the current context (issue related to settings).
Not all relevant data-sources are available in the alternative database
for the current context (issue related to settings).
The alternative database system cannot be reached (technical issue).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

For detail information about the current status of the alternative
database connection go to transaction
<DS:TRAN.HDBS_ERROR>HDBS_ERROR</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HDB001 - Alternative database is not available in this context ?

  The SAP error message "HDB001 Alternative database is not available in this context" typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA when the system is unable to access an alternative database that is expected to be available for certain operations. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, connectivity problems, or the alternative database not being set up correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Database 
  Configuration Issues: The alternative database may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Network Connectivity Problems: There may be network issues preventing the SAP system from connecting to the alternative database.
  Database Availability: The alternative database may be down or not running.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the alternative database.
  Incorrect Database Connection Parameters: The connection parameters (like hostname, port, username, password) for the alternative database may be incorrect.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Database Configuration:
  
  Verify that the alternative database is correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes checking the