How To Fix HH030 - SAP instance profile was not found ('pure' database server?)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HH - (Long) text for check tool 'infcfgcheck'

• Message number: 030

• Message text: SAP instance profile was not found ('pure' database server?)

What causes this issue?

Firstly, if you are running the checktool on a 'pure' database server
(without SAP work processes) this note always appears, because in this
case no local SAP profile can be found (no need to worry!)

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

The SAP profile file
'/usr/sap/<SID>/SYS/profile/<SID>_<INSTANCE>_<HOST>'
(or '/usr/sap/<SID>/SYS/profile/<SID>_<INSTANCE>' old style)
cannot be opened for reading.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the specified parameters in the SAP profile using the R/3 profile
maintenance transaction and change the value to the expected value
if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HH030 - SAP instance profile was not found ('pure' database server?) ?

  The SAP error message HH030 indicates that the SAP instance profile could not be found, which is often encountered in scenarios where the SAP system is not able to locate the necessary instance profile for the database server. This error typically arises in environments where the SAP system is configured to run as a 'pure' database server, meaning it is not running any application server components.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Instance Profile: The instance profile for the database server may not exist or may not be correctly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The SAP system might be misconfigured, leading to the inability to locate the instance profile.
  File System Issues: There could be issues with the file system where the instance profiles are stored, such as permissions or path errors.
  Environment Variables: The environment variables that point to the instance profile might not be set correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Instance Profile:
  
  Verify that the instance profile exists in the expected directory (usually in the INSTANCE directory under the SAP kernel).
  The instance profile should be named according to the naming convention, typically <SID>_<Instance_Number>_profile.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system is correctly configured to point to the right instance profile. This can be checked in the start scripts or configuration files.
  Review the sapstart or sapcontrol commands to ensure they are referencing the correct instance profile.
  
  
  
  File System Permissions:
  
  Check the permissions of the directory where the instance profiles are stored. Ensure that the user running the SAP instance has the necessary read permissions.
  
  
  
  Environment Variables:
  
  Verify that the environment variables (like SAP_INSTANCE or SAP_PROFILE) are set correctly in the environment where the SAP instance is being started.
  
  
  
  Restart the Instance:
  
  After making any changes, restart the SAP instance to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs in the dev_* files (like dev_w0, dev_r0, etc.) for any additional error messages that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to instance profiles and database server configurations for any specific patches or updates that might address this issue.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidance on configuring instance profiles and troubleshooting common errors.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.