1. Detailed SAP HANA Training Syllabus
HANA Architecture & Modeling
- Introduction to HANA In-Memory Computing and Architecture
- Data Provisioning using SLT (Replication Server)
- Creation of Calculation Views (Graphical & Scripted)
- Analytic and Attribute Views (Modeling Basics)
- SQL Script and Stored Procedures
- Introduction to SAP HANA Studio and Web IDE
Data Warehousing & Administration
- HANA Data Provisioning using BODS (BusinessObjects Data Services)
- Security and Authorization Management in HANA
- Performance Optimization and Tuning
- Backup and Recovery Procedures
- Transport Management (using CTS+)
- Introduction to S/4HANA Migration concepts
2. SAP HANA Career Roadmap
Phase 1: Foundation (1-3 Months)
Master HANA Architecture, Data Provisioning (SLT), and basic information views (Analytic, Calculation).
Phase 2: Practice & Certification (4-6 Months)
Focus on advanced modeling, performance tuning, and SQL Scripting. Aim for SAP HANA Certification.
Phase 3: Job Role (6+ Months)
Start as a HANA Modeler or Developer, building complex views for reporting, optimizing existing data flows, and supporting S/4HANA implementation teams.
3. Common Real-Time SAP HANA Errors & Solutions 🚨
Critical troubleshooting for HANA modeling and performance.
Error 1: "Activation failed due to dependency error"
Scenario:
A Calculation View fails to activate because it relies on an underlying view (Analytic or Attribute) that is either inactive or has structural errors.
Solution (T-Code: HANA Studio / Web IDE):
Check the 'Where Used List' for the failing view. Manually activate the dependent (underlying) views first. Ensure all tables and columns used are correctly projected and mapped in the data foundation.
Error 2: "Insufficient Privilege"
Scenario:
A user attempts to execute a query or access data from a schema but receives an authorization error, despite being able to log in to the HANA database.
Solution (T-Code: HANA Studio Security Editor):
The HANA Administrator must grant the necessary SELECT or EXECUTE privileges on the target schema/view to the user or a role assigned to the user. Use the Security Editor in HANA Studio or the Web IDE interface.
Error 3: "Out of Memory Dump"
Scenario:
The SAP HANA system crashes or slows down significantly due to excessive consumption of the main memory (RAM) by a query or process.
Solution (T-Code: HANA Administration Console):
Identify the root cause using the Memory Allocation Limit checks and the SQL Plan Cache in the Administration Console. Optimize the problematic query to run more efficiently, or partition large tables to reduce memory footprint. Sometimes increasing the system memory is required.