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

SCTS_HDI503 - Overview

• 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