How To Fix SCTS_HDI056 - User provided service not created; container &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_HDI - Messages for CTS HDI API

• Message number: 056

• Message text: User provided service not created; container &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_HDI056 - User provided service not created; container &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_HDI056 indicates that a user-provided service could not be created because the specified container is not active. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA database development, particularly when working with HDI (HANA Deployment Infrastructure) containers.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Inactive Container: The HDI container specified in the error message is not currently active. This could be due to the container being stopped or not properly initialized.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the HDI container or the user-provided service.
  Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create services in the specified container.
  Service Binding Issues: There may be issues with the binding of the service to the application or the container.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Container Status:
  
  Use the SAP HANA Cockpit or the command line to check the status of the HDI container. Ensure that the container is active.
  If the container is inactive, you may need to start it or troubleshoot why it is not active.
  
  
  
  Activate the Container:
  
  If the container is not active, you can activate it using the appropriate commands or through the SAP HANA Cockpit.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the HDI container and the user-provided service. Ensure that all settings are correct and that there are no misconfigurations.
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to create the service has the necessary permissions to do so. This may involve checking roles and privileges assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Service Binding:
  
  Ensure that the service is correctly bound to the application and that there are no issues with the binding process.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Review the logs and traces for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context on why the container is not active or why the service could not be created.
  
  
  
  Restart the Application:
  
  Sometimes, simply restarting the application or the HDI container can resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Documentation: Refer to the official SAP HANA documentation for more details on HDI containers and user-provided services.
  SAP Community: Check the SAP Community forums for discussions related to similar issues, as other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.