How To Fix MDG_ANLY_SOURCES032 - Database schema could not be retrieved for database connection &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_ANLY_SOURCES - Messages for MDG Analytics sources

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Database schema could not be retrieved for database connection &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_ANLY_SOURCES032 - Database schema could not be retrieved for database connection &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_ANLY_SOURCES032 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the database schema for a specified database connection. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with Master Data Governance (MDG) or when trying to access data from a database.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Database Connection Configuration: The database connection parameters (like hostname, port, username, password) may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  Database Unavailability: The database server may be down or unreachable due to network issues.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user account used for the database connection may not have the necessary permissions to access the schema.
  Database Driver Issues: There may be issues with the database driver or the driver may not be installed correctly.
  Schema Not Existing: The specified schema may not exist in the database, or it may have been deleted or renamed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Database Connection Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code DBACOCKPIT or SM59 to verify the database connection settings.
  Ensure that the connection parameters are correct and that the connection is active.
  
  
  
  Test Database Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the database server is reachable from the SAP application server.
  If the database is down, restart it or contact your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Verify User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user account used for the database connection has the necessary permissions to access the schema.
  You may need to consult with your database administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Database Driver:
  
  Ensure that the correct database driver is installed and configured in the SAP system.
  If necessary, reinstall or update the database driver.
  
  
  
  Confirm Schema Existence:
  
  Log into the database using a database client and check if the schema exists.
  If the schema is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: DBACOCKPIT, SM59, SE11, SE37 (for function modules).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for documentation on database connections and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.