How To Fix RS2HANA_CHECK073 - Important information when creating secondary database connections

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_CHECK - RS2HANA Check Report

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Important information when creating secondary database connections

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to
<ZH>create a secondary database connection:</> Choose "CREATE 2ND DB
CON". Enter a connection name, the corresponding host and instance
number and an existing SAP HANA user and password. Then press Execute or
F8. Make sure that the "EXECUTE" privilege on object "TREXVIADBSL" is
assigned to the corresponding SAP HANA user in the "Object Privileges"
tab in SAP HANA Modeler.
<ZH>check a secondary database connection:</> Choose "CONNECTION TEST".
Select "HDB" and enter a secondary database connection. If the test is
not successful, make sure that the "EXECUTE" privilege on object
"TREXVIADBSL" is assigned to the corresponding SAP HANA user in the
"Object Privileges" tab in SAP HANA Modeler.

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 RS2HANA_CHECK073 - Important information when creating secondary database connections ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_CHECK073 typically occurs when there are issues related to the configuration of secondary database connections in the context of SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA systems. This error is often associated with the setup of connections to HANA databases, particularly when creating or managing secondary database connections for data extraction or reporting purposes.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The secondary database connection may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This includes incorrect connection parameters such as host, port, user credentials, or database name.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user account used to establish the connection may lack the necessary authorizations to access the secondary database.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the secondary database.
  
  
  Database Availability: The secondary database may be down or not accessible at the time of the connection attempt.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the SAP system and the secondary database version.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS2HANA_CHECK073 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Connection Parameters:
  
  Verify the connection parameters (host, port, user, password, and database name) in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the parameters match those required by the secondary database.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  Use the transaction code DBACOCKPIT or DB02 to test the database connection.
  Check if you can connect to the secondary database using the same credentials outside of SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user account used for the connection has the necessary authorizations to access the secondary database.
  Check for any roles or profiles that may need to be assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no firewall rules or network issues blocking access to the secondary database.
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the database server.
  
  
  
  Database Status:
  
  Confirm that the secondary database is up and running.
  Check for any maintenance activities or outages that may affect availability.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the official SAP documentation for guidelines on setting up secondary database connections, as there may be specific requirements or configurations needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW/4HANA Documentation: Refer to the official SAP BW/4HANA documentation for detailed information on configuring secondary database connections.
  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 diagnose and resolve the RS2HANA_CHECK073 error effectively.