Error
Error Code:
724
SAP S/4HANA Error 724: Invalid SQL Library Name
Description
Error 724, ERR_SQL_INV_LIBRARY, indicates that the SAP S/4HANA system attempted to load or reference an SQL library that could not be found or does not exist. This typically occurs when a program, report, or system process calls a non-existent or incorrectly named database library, preventing the successful execution of database operations or application functions.
Error Message
ERR_SQL_INV_LIBRARY
Known Causes
4 known causesIncorrect Library Reference
A program, report, or system configuration specifies an SQL library name that is misspelled or does not correspond to an actual library in the database environment.
Missing Library File
The required SQL library file is not present on the database server or in the expected directory path, making it inaccessible to the SAP S/4HANA system.
Insufficient Permissions
The user or system process attempting to access the library lacks the necessary database or file system permissions to read or execute the specified library.
Database Configuration Error
Underlying database connection settings or environment variables in SAP S/4HANA are misconfigured, preventing the system from correctly locating or loading database libraries.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Verify SAP HANA Client Installation and Configuration medium
Ensures the SAP HANA client is correctly installed and its environment variables are set for S/4HANA to find the SQL library.
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On the SAP S/4HANA application server, locate the SAP HANA client installation directory. This is typically found in a path like `/usr/sap/hdbclient` on Linux or `C:\Program Files\sap\hdbclient` on Windows.
2
Verify that the SQL library files (e.g., `libhdbcli.so` on Linux, `hdbcli.dll` on Windows) exist within the `lib` subdirectory of the HANA client installation.
3
Check the system's environment variables to ensure that the `PATH` (Windows) or `LD_LIBRARY_PATH` (Linux) environment variable includes the `lib` directory of the SAP HANA client installation. This allows the operating system to find the necessary shared libraries.
4
If the environment variables are not set or incorrect, update them. For Linux, this can be done by editing `/etc/profile` or a user-specific profile file (e.g., `.bashrc`) and adding a line like `export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/usr/sap/hdbclient/lib:$LD_LIBRARY_PATH`. For Windows, this is done via System Properties -> Advanced -> Environment Variables. After updating, log out and log back in or restart the application server.
5
Restart the SAP S/4HANA application server instance to apply the environment variable changes and ensure the new client configuration is recognized.
2. Check SAP HANA Database Connection Parameters in S/4HANA easy
Validates that the connection details used by S/4HANA to reach the SAP HANA database are accurate and consistent with the installed client.
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Access the SAP S/4HANA system's transaction codes for database connection management. This might involve transactions like `SM59` for RFC destinations or specific configuration transactions related to the HANA database connection.
2
Identify the connection entry that is failing with error 724. Examine the connection parameters, including the Hostname/IP Address, Instance Number, and potentially the User/Password or other authentication details.
3
Compare these parameters with the actual details of your SAP HANA database. Ensure there are no typos, incorrect IP addresses, or wrong instance numbers.
4
If using specific SQL library names in the connection configuration (though less common for this specific error), verify that the name matches what the HANA client expects and what is available.
5
Save any corrected parameters and test the connection again. If the issue persists, proceed to other troubleshooting steps.
3. Reinstall or Update SAP HANA Client Software medium
Addresses potential corruption or version incompatibility of the SAP HANA client libraries by performing a clean reinstallation or update.
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Download the latest compatible SAP HANA client software for your SAP S/4HANA version from the SAP Support Portal (SAP ONE Support Launchpad).
2
On the SAP S/4HANA application server, uninstall the existing SAP HANA client. The uninstall process will vary depending on the operating system and installation method.
3
Ensure all remnants of the previous installation are removed. This might involve checking and deleting directories manually if the uninstaller doesn't clean them up completely.
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Install the newly downloaded SAP HANA client software, following the vendor's installation guide precisely.
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After installation, repeat the steps for verifying and setting environment variables as described in the 'Verify SAP HANA Client Installation and Configuration' solution.
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Restart the SAP S/4HANA application server instance.