How To Fix ILM_RW_HANA021 - Cannot generate HANA views; Access to HANA repository not supported

ILM_RW_HANA021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_RW_HANA - Message class for RW on HANA

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Cannot generate HANA views; Access to HANA repository not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_RW_HANA021 - Cannot generate HANA views; Access to HANA repository not supported ?

  The SAP error message ILM_RW_HANA021 indicates that there is an issue with generating HANA views due to a lack of access to the HANA repository. This error typically arises in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when trying to create or manage HANA views for data archiving or retention purposes.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the HANA repository.
  HANA Repository Not Configured: The HANA repository may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Connection Issues: There may be connectivity issues between the SAP application server and the HANA database.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the SAP system or HANA database may not support the required functionality.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the ILM_RW_HANA021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the HANA repository. This may