Error
Error Code:
5229
SAP S/4HANA Error 5229: Entity Extraction Failure
Description
Error 5229 (ERR_TEXT_EA_OOB_ENTITY_LOAD) indicates a problem during the process of extracting specific entity types, often using out-of-box (OOB) models within SAP S/4HANA's intelligent capabilities. This typically occurs when the system attempts to identify and categorize structured or unstructured data, failing to load or process the necessary entity definitions.
Error Message
ERR_TEXT_EA_OOB_ENTITY_LOAD
Known Causes
4 known causesIncorrect Service Configuration
The intelligent enterprise service responsible for entity extraction may not be correctly configured or enabled within your SAP S/4HANA environment.
Missing or Corrupted Entity Models
Essential out-of-box entity models, linguistic resources, or dictionaries required for the extraction process are either not deployed, outdated, or have become corrupted.
System Resource Limitations
Insufficient system resources, such as memory or CPU, on the application server or related services can prevent the successful loading and processing of entity models.
Input Data Format Mismatch
The data provided to the entity extraction service does not conform to the expected format or structure, leading to parsing and loading errors.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Reinitialize SAP HANA Smart Data Access (SDA) Configuration medium
Re-establish the connection and configuration for SAP HANA Smart Data Access (SDA) to resolve entity loading issues.
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Log in to the SAP HANA cockpit or SAP HANA Studio as a user with administrative privileges.
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Navigate to the Smart Data Access (SDA) administration section. This is typically found under Administration -> Configuration -> Smart Data Access.
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Identify the specific data source or adapter configuration that is failing to load entities. This might be indicated in the error logs or by the context in which the error occurs.
4
Select the problematic SDA configuration and choose the option to 'Edit' or 'Configure'.
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Review and re-enter all connection details, including host, port, user credentials, and any other relevant parameters for the remote data source.
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Pay close attention to the adapter type and its specific configuration parameters. Ensure they match the remote data source's requirements.
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Save the changes to the SDA configuration. This often triggers a re-initialization of the connection and adapter.
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Test the connection to the remote data source from within the SDA configuration interface. Look for a 'Test Connection' or similar button.
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If the test connection is successful, attempt to access the entities from the remote data source again within SAP S/4HANA to verify the error is resolved.
2. Verify Remote Data Source Connectivity and Credentials easy
Confirm that the SAP HANA database can successfully connect to the external data source and that the provided credentials are valid.
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Identify the remote data source (e.g., SAP BW, another HANA instance, Oracle, SQL Server) and the connection details configured in SAP HANA Smart Data Access (SDA).
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From the SAP HANA server itself (or a machine with network access to the remote data source), attempt to establish a direct network connection using standard tools. For example, if it's an Oracle database, use `sqlplus` or `tnsping`.
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If the remote data source is a database, try connecting to it using the same credentials defined in the SDA configuration. This can be done using database client tools.
4
If the remote data source is a service (e.g., an OData service), use a tool like `curl` or Postman to verify its availability and that the authentication mechanism works.
curl -u <username>:<password> <odata_service_url>5
Ensure that firewalls between the SAP HANA server and the remote data source are not blocking the required ports. Common ports include 30015 (HANA), 1521 (Oracle), 1433 (SQL Server), 3306 (MySQL).
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If the credentials have recently changed or expired, update them in the SDA configuration within SAP HANA cockpit/studio and test the connection again.
3. Check SAP HANA Smart Data Access Adapter Health and Version medium
Ensure the correct SDA adapter is installed, configured, and compatible with the remote data source and SAP HANA version.
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Access the SAP HANA cockpit or SAP HANA Studio and navigate to the Smart Data Access administration section.
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Examine the list of installed SDA adapters. Verify that the adapter corresponding to your remote data source (e.g., SAP BW, Oracle, SQL Server) is present and enabled.
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Check the version of the SDA adapter. Consult the SAP Note for your specific SAP S/4HANA version and the remote data source to ensure compatibility. An outdated or incompatible adapter can lead to entity loading failures.
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If an update or patch is available for the SDA adapter, plan and execute the upgrade following SAP's recommended procedures.
5
If you suspect the adapter is corrupted or misconfigured, consider uninstalling and then reinstalling the adapter. This process might require specific SAP Note instructions or SAP Support involvement.
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After any adapter changes, restart the SAP HANA database or the relevant SDA services to ensure the changes take effect.