How To Fix RS2HANA_CHECK142 - DB connection name: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_CHECK - RS2HANA Check Report

• Message number: 142

• Message text: DB connection name: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_CHECK142 - DB connection name: &1 ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_CHECK142 DB connection name: &1 typically indicates an issue with the database connection to the SAP HANA database. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data extraction, reporting, or when trying to access HANA views.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Database Connection Configuration: The connection parameters (like hostname, port, username, password) may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the HANA database.
  Database Availability: The HANA database might be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the connection may not have the necessary permissions to access the HANA database.
  Driver Issues: There may be issues with the database drivers or libraries required to connect to HANA.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Connection Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code DBACOCKPIT or DB02 in SAP.
  Verify the connection parameters for the HANA database. Ensure that the hostname, port, username, and password are correct.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  Use the DBACOCKPIT or DB02 to test the database connection. This can help identify if the connection is working properly.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system can reach the HANA database server. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity to the HANA server and port.
  
  
  
  Check Database Status:
  
  Verify that the HANA database is up and running. You may need to check with your database administrator to ensure that the database is operational.
  
  
  
  Review User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user account being used to connect to the HANA database has the necessary permissions to access the required schemas and tables.
  
  
  
  Check for Driver Issues:
  
  Ensure that the correct version of the HANA database driver is installed and configured in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) and HANA logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to HANA connectivity issues. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP HANA documentation for detailed information on configuring database connections and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RS2HANA_CHECK142 error message.