How To Fix XS387 - Node cannot be used because it is not active

XS387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XS - SAPconnect: All messages

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Node cannot be used because it is not active

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XS387 - Details

• The SAP error message XS387, which states "Node cannot be used because it is not active," typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA XS (Extended Services) or XS Advanced environments. This error indicates that a specific node in the system is not in an active state, which prevents it from being utilized for processing requests.
  Causes:
  
  Node Status: The node may be in a "stopped" or "inactive" state due to various reasons, such as maintenance, configuration issues, or system failures.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the XS application or the underlying HANA database can lead to nodes being marked as inactive.
  Resource Constraints: If the system is under heavy load or if there are insufficient resources (CPU, memory), nodes may not be able to activate.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between nodes or between the application and the database can also lead to this error.
  Version Compatibility: Incompatibility between different components of the SAP system