How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH447 - DBMS user name is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 447

• Message text: DBMS user name is not valid

What causes this issue?

For User IDs, SAP HANA only supports a subset of the characters that SAP
NetWeaver Application Server ABAP supports.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a user ID, which does not contain the following characters:
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH447 - DBMS user name is not valid ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH447 indicates that the database user name specified for connecting to the SAP HANA database is not valid. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA when there are issues with the database connection settings.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect User Name: The user name provided in the connection settings may be misspelled or incorrect.
  User Does Not Exist: The specified user may not exist in the HANA database.
  User Not Authorized: The user may exist but does not have the necessary permissions to access the database.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the connection settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify User Name:
  
  Check the user name specified in the connection settings. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the user in the HANA database.
  
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Log into the SAP HANA database using a database administration tool (like HANA Studio or HANA Cockpit) and verify that the user exists.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to connect to the database. This may include granting roles or privileges to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Connection Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA system and check the connection settings (e.g., in transaction RSCUSTV10 for BW). Ensure that the database connection parameters are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  Use the connection test feature in the SAP system to verify that the connection to the HANA database can be established with the specified user credentials.
  
  
  
  Check for Locked Accounts:
  
  Ensure that the user account is not locked or disabled in the HANA database.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to your specific version of SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  HANA Database Administration: Familiarize yourself with HANA database administration tasks, including user management and permissions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.