How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH214 - DBMS user does not exist in SAP HANA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 214

• Message text: DBMS user does not exist in SAP HANA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH214 - DBMS user does not exist in SAP HANA ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH214 indicates that the database user specified does not exist in the SAP HANA database. This error typically arises when there is an issue with the connection between SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and the SAP HANA database, particularly regarding user authentication.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  User Does Not Exist: The specified database user has not been created in the SAP HANA database.
  Incorrect User Credentials: The username or password provided for the connection is incorrect.
  User Deletion: The user may have been deleted or disabled in the SAP HANA database.
  Connection Configuration: The connection settings in the SAP BW system may be misconfigured, leading to the system trying to authenticate with a non-existent user.
  Role and Privileges: The user may exist but lacks the necessary roles or privileges to access the required resources.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH214 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Verify User Existence:
  
  Log in to the SAP HANA database using a database client (like HANA Studio or HANA Cockpit).
  Check if the user exists by executing the following SQL command:
  SELECT * FROM USERS WHERE USER_NAME = 'your_user_name';
  
  If the user does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create the User:
  
  If the user does not exist, create it using the following SQL command:
  CREATE USER your_user_name PASSWORD 'your_password';
  
  Ensure that the password meets the security requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign Roles and Privileges:
  
  After creating the user, assign the necessary roles and privileges to allow access to the required schemas and objects in the database.
  Example:
  GRANT ROLE your_role TO your_user_name;
  
  
  
  
  Check Connection Configuration:
  
  In the SAP BW system, check the connection settings for the SAP HANA database.
  Ensure that the correct username and password are configured in the connection settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the connection from SAP BW to SAP HANA to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  If the issue persists, review the logs in both SAP BW and SAP HANA for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for configuring connections between SAP BW and SAP HANA.
  User Management: Familiarize yourself with user management in SAP HANA, including how to create users, assign roles, and manage privileges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH214 error and establish a successful connection between SAP BW and SAP HANA.