How To Fix MDG_HDB_SEARCH032 - Error opening SQL connection; check database connections


MDG_HDB_SEARCH032 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MDG_HDB_SEARCH -

  • Message number: 032

  • Message text: Error opening SQL connection; check database connections

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  • What causes this issue?

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

    System Response

    Error opening SQL connection; check database connections

    How to fix this error?

    Perform following checks:
    1. Check the secondary database connection status in transaction HDBC
    2. Check the credentials used for database connection in transaction
    DBCO
    3. Enter the SAP HANA connection data in the customizing activity
    "Define MDG Landscape Profile" under MDGIMG --> General Settings -->
    Technical Settings for Master Data --> Define MDG Landscape Profile.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_HDB_SEARCH032 - Error opening SQL connection; check database connections ?
    The SAP error message MDG_HDB_SEARCH032 indicates that there is an issue with opening a SQL connection to the database. This can occur in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when the system is unable to connect to the underlying database, which is essential for executing queries and retrieving data.
    Causes
    
    Database Connection Configuration: The database connection settings in the SAP system may be incorrect or misconfigured.
    Database Server Issues: The database server may be down, unreachable, or experiencing performance issues.
    Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the SAP application server and the database server.
    User Credentials: The credentials used to connect to the database may be incorrect or have insufficient permissions.
    Database Instance: The specific database instance may not be running or may have been stopped.
    Resource Limitations: The database may be hitting resource limits (e.g., maximum connections, memory, etc.).
    
    Solutions
    
    
    Check Database Connection Configuration:
    
    Go to transaction DBACOCKPIT or SM59 in SAP to verify

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