How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH398 - Cannot be processed by external SAP HANA view generation framework

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Cannot be processed by external SAP HANA view generation framework

What causes this issue?

The object's metadata information might be inconsistent.

System Response

No external SAP HANA view and no SAP BW analysis authorizations can be
replicated for this object.

How to fix this error?

Check the object in transaction RS2HANA_ADMIN and ensure it is
consistent and no errors are displayed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH398 - Cannot be processed by external SAP HANA view generation framework ?

  The error message RS2HANA_AUTH398 in SAP typically indicates an issue related to the authorization or configuration of the external SAP HANA view generation framework. This error can occur when trying to generate or access HANA views that are part of the SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA environments.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access or generate HANA views.
  Configuration Problems: There may be misconfigurations in the settings related to the HANA view generation framework.
  Missing Objects: Required objects or dependencies for the HANA view may be missing or not properly defined.
  System Settings: The system may not be properly set up to use the external HANA view generation framework.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the HANA views and perform the required operations. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  You can use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the HANA view generation framework. This includes checking the settings in transaction RS2HANA and ensuring that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Ensure that the connection to the HANA database is correctly configured and operational.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Objects:
  
  Ensure that all required objects (like InfoObjects, InfoProviders, etc.) are present and correctly defined in the system.
  Use transaction RS2HANA to check for any inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  Ensure that the system is properly set up to use the external HANA view generation framework. This may involve checking system parameters and settings in the SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA environment.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Review system logs and traces for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the issue. This can be done using transaction SLG1 for application logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BW/4HANA or BW on HANA for detailed information on HANA view generation and related configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RS2HANA_AUTH398 error effectively.