How To Fix HTA_HDI_WSM654 - Communication test from ABAP to XSA failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HTA_HDI_WSM - Messages for Workspace Management

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Communication test from ABAP to XSA failed

What causes this issue?

The communication between AS ABAP and SAP HANA XS advanced model was not
tested successfully.

System Response

The program displays an error message.
You can find the cause of the communication error in the following error
messages.

How to fix this error?

For information about how to proceed, see <DS:NA.HTA_HDI_WSM615>Test:
'Configuring the Communication from ABAP to XSA'</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HTA_HDI_WSM654 - Communication test from ABAP to XSA failed ?

  The SAP error message HTA_HDI_WSM654 indicates that there is a communication issue between the ABAP system and the SAP HANA XS Advanced (XSA) environment. This error typically arises during attempts to establish a connection or perform a communication test between these two systems.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the ABAP system and the HANA XS Advanced system.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the ABAP system or the HANA XS Advanced system can lead to communication failures.
  Authentication Problems: Issues with user credentials or authentication methods can prevent successful communication.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the necessary ports for communication.
  Service Availability: The XS Advanced service may not be running or may be misconfigured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the ABAP system can reach the HANA XS Advanced system. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity to the relevant ports.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in the ABAP system for the connection to the HANA XS Advanced system. This includes checking the destination settings in transaction SM59 (RFC destinations) and ensuring they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Validate User Credentials:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the connection are correct and have the necessary permissions to access the HANA XS Advanced system.
  
  
  
  Check Firewall and Security Settings:
  
  Review firewall rules and security settings to ensure that they allow traffic between the ABAP and HANA XS Advanced systems on the required ports.
  
  
  
  Verify XS Advanced Service Status:
  
  Check if the XS Advanced service is running properly. You can do this by accessing the HANA cockpit or using command-line tools to check the status of the XS Advanced services.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs in both the ABAP system and the HANA XS Advanced system for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  Use the connection test feature in the ABAP system to verify that the connection to the HANA XS Advanced system is working as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for both ABAP and HANA XS Advanced for detailed configuration steps and troubleshooting guidelines.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the communication issue indicated by the HTA_HDI_WSM654 error message.