How To Fix SCTS_HDI217 - &1/&2 objects with activation error, &3/&4 objects with delete error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_HDI - Messages for CTS HDI API

• Message number: 217

• Message text: &1/&2 objects with activation error, &3/&4 objects with delete error

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

HDI deployments are performed across all requests but are logged by
individual requests.
The ?Make? call ended with activation errors for a total of &V2&
objects, &V1& of which are from this request.
The ?Make? call ended with deletion errors for a total of &V4& objects,
&V3& of which are from this request.
More information can be found in <DS:NA.SCTS_HDI201>Start Deployment of
HDI Objects</>.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_HDI217 - &1/&2 objects with activation error, &3/&4 objects with delete error ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_HDI217 indicates that there are issues with the activation and deletion of objects in the SAP HANA database, specifically related to HDI (HANA Deployment Infrastructure) containers. The message typically provides details about the number of objects that encountered activation errors and deletion errors.
  Cause:
  
  
  Activation Errors: These errors occur when the system is unable to activate certain objects (like tables, views, procedures, etc.) in the HDI container. Common causes include:
  
  Syntax errors in the object definitions.
  Dependencies on other objects that are not activated or are in an inconsistent state.
  Resource limitations or configuration issues in the HANA database.
  
  
  
  Deletion Errors: These errors occur when the system fails to delete certain objects. Common causes include:
  
  Objects being referenced by other objects (e.g., foreign key constraints).
  Insufficient permissions to delete the objects.
  Objects being locked or in use by other processes.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activation Errors:
  
  Review the activation logs for detailed error messages. You can find these logs in the SAP HANA Studio or through the SAP Web IDE.
  Correct any syntax errors or issues in the object definitions.
  Ensure that all dependent objects are activated and in a consistent state.
  If necessary, recompile or re-deploy the affected objects.
  
  
  
  Check Deletion Errors:
  
  Identify the objects that are causing deletion errors and check for dependencies. You can use tools like the HANA Studio to analyze object dependencies.
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete the objects.
  If objects are locked, you may need to unlock them or wait for the processes using them to complete.
  
  
  
  General Steps:
  
  Use the SAP HANA Database Explorer or HANA Studio to monitor the status of your HDI container and its objects.
  If the issue persists, consider restarting the HDI container or the HANA database to clear any transient issues.
  Consult SAP Notes or the SAP Community for any known issues or patches related to your specific version of SAP HANA.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Documentation: Refer to the official SAP HANA documentation for detailed information on HDI and object management.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to SCTS_HDI217.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to seek advice from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the activation and deletion errors indicated by the SCTS_HDI217 message.