How To Fix SCTS_HDI503 - Logical HDI container &1 exists but is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_HDI - Messages for CTS HDI API

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Logical HDI container &1 exists but is inactive

What causes this issue?

A check on active referenced containers/schemas detected that the
referenced logical HDI container is not active.

System Response

The system displays an error message.

How to fix this error?

If the message was displayed in transaction SCTS_AMHC, first check
whether you want to reference the container &V1&. If you need this
reference, verify that the referenced container is active in the system.
You can do this, for example, by activating the container in transaction
SCTS_AMHC. This action creates the physical container in the SAP HANA
database.
Note: A container can only be activated if all referenced containers are
active in the system and the associated schemas exist in the database.
If the message is displayed in the transport log, find out why the
referenced container is not active in the system and remove the cause of
the problem.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_HDI503 - Logical HDI container &1 exists but is inactive ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_HDI503 indicates that a logical HDI (HANA Deployment Infrastructure) container exists but is currently inactive. This can occur in various scenarios when working with SAP HANA and HDI containers, particularly when deploying or managing database artifacts.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive HDI Container: The HDI container may have been created but not activated. This can happen if the container was not properly initialized or if there were issues during its creation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the HDI container settings or the associated database.
  Permissions: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to activate or access the HDI container.
  Resource Constraints: The underlying database may be experiencing resource constraints, preventing the activation of the HDI container.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the HDI Container:
  
  Use the SAP HANA Database Explorer or the command line to activate the HDI container. You can do this by executing the appropriate SQL command or using the HDI deployment tools.
  Example command to activate the container:
  ALTER HDI_CONTAINER <container_name> SET ACTIVE;
  
  
  
  
  Check Container Status:
  
  Verify the status of the HDI container using the HANA Database Explorer or relevant SQL commands to ensure it is indeed inactive and to gather more information about its state.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for any errors or warnings that may provide insight into why the container is inactive. This can include deployment logs or system logs.
  
  
  
  Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary permissions to activate and manage the HDI container. This may involve checking roles and privileges assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Resource Availability:
  
  Check the database for any resource constraints (e.g., memory, CPU) that may be affecting the activation of the HDI container. Address any issues related to resource availability.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Container:
  
  If the container cannot be activated and there are no clear issues, consider dropping the inactive container and recreating it. Ensure that you have backups of any necessary data before doing this.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Documentation: Refer to the official SAP HANA documentation for detailed information on managing HDI containers, including activation and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to HDI container issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to HDI containers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SCTS_HDI503 error and activate the logical HDI container successfully.