How To Fix MDG_ANLY_SOURCES205 - Connection to HANA repository with DB-connection &1 using schema &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_ANLY_SOURCES - Messages for MDG Analytics sources

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Connection to HANA repository with DB-connection &1 using schema &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_ANLY_SOURCES205 - Connection to HANA repository with DB-connection &1 using schema &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_ANLY_SOURCES205 typically indicates an issue with the connection to the HANA database repository. This error can occur in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when the system is unable to establish a connection to the HANA database using the specified database connection and schema.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Database Connection Configuration: The database connection parameters (like hostname, port, user credentials) may be incorrect or not properly configured in the SAP system.
  
  
  Schema Issues: The specified schema may not exist in the HANA database, or the user may not have the necessary permissions to access it.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP application server and the HANA database server.
  
  
  Database Service Not Running: The HANA database service may not be running or may be experiencing issues.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user account being used to connect to the HANA database may not have the required authorizations to access the specified schema.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Database Connection Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP HANA Studio or the relevant configuration area in your SAP system.
  Verify that the database connection parameters (hostname, port, user, password) are correct.
  
  
  
  Verify Schema Existence:
  
  Log into the HANA database using a database client or HANA Studio.
  Check if the specified schema exists and is accessible.
  
  
  
  Test Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the SAP application server can reach the HANA database server. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity.
  
  
  
  Check HANA Database Status:
  
  Ensure that the HANA database service is running. You can check this through the HANA Studio or by using command-line tools.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user account used for the connection has the necessary privileges to access the schema. You may need to grant additional permissions if required.
  
  
  
  Check Logs for More Details:
  
  Review the application logs and HANA database logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP HANA Documentation: Review the official SAP HANA documentation for information on configuring database connections and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MDG_ANLY_SOURCES205 error.