How To Fix SCTS_HDI514 - &1 &2 cannot reference API container &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_HDI - Messages for CTS HDI API

• Message number: 514

• Message text: &1 &2 cannot reference API container &3

What causes this issue?

API containers can only be referenced by other API containers.

How to fix this error?

Remove the reference to the API container.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_HDI514 - &1 &2 cannot reference API container &3 ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_HDI514 typically indicates an issue related to the HDI (HANA Deployment Infrastructure) container in SAP HANA. This error occurs when there is an attempt to reference an API container that is either not available, not properly configured, or does not exist in the expected context.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent API Container: The specified API container (&3) does not exist in the HDI environment.
  Incorrect Reference: The reference to the API container may be incorrect, possibly due to a typo or misconfiguration in the code or deployment descriptor.
  Access Rights: The user or service trying to access the API container may not have the necessary permissions.
  Container State: The API container might be in a state that does not allow it to be referenced, such as being in a "deleting" or "failed" state.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Container Existence: Check if the API container (&3) exists in the HDI environment. You can do this using the SAP HANA database explorer or command line tools.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the reference to the API container in your code or deployment descriptor is correct. Look for any typos or incorrect identifiers.
  Review Permissions: Make sure that the user or service account has the necessary permissions to access the API container. You may need to adjust roles or privileges.
  Container State: If the container is in a problematic state, you may need to troubleshoot the container's health or redeploy it.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on why the reference is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Documentation: Refer to the official SAP HANA documentation for more details on HDI containers and API usage.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.