When SAP HANA performance changes, identifying that a slowdown exists is only the first step. The more important question is what is causing it and where a team should begin its investigation.
High-level health metrics can show that an environment is under pressure. They may not, on their own, explain which database activity, wait, query, or resource is contributing to the problem. That can make troubleshooting slower and increase the risk of focusing on symptoms rather than cause.
Beyond Detection: Troubleshooting SAP HANA Performance Issues Faster examines how teams can move from detection to diagnosis using SolarWinds® Database Performance Analyzer (DPA).
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Start with where time is being spent
SolarWinds materials describe DPA as extending wait-based performance analysis to SAP HANA. A wait-focused view helps teams investigate database-layer behavior instead of relying only on broad health indicators.
This approach gives an investigation a more specific starting point. Teams can examine where time is being spent, identify activity associated with a slowdown, and use that information to decide which area needs attention first.
The session covers common areas that can contribute to SAP HANA performance issues, including expensive SQL, lock contention, CPU and memory pressure, disk and storage latency, and workload changes. Reviewing these factors together can help teams build a more complete view of the event under investigation
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Connect database activity with impact
SQL-level visibility is important because a system-level symptom does not necessarily identify the statement or workload behind it. Teams need evidence that helps them understand the relationship between database activity and the performance users or applications are experiencing.
DPA materials also describe visibility into waits, SQL activity, blocking, and resource trends. Used together, these views can support a more structured investigation and help teams prioritize the next corrective action rather than working through disconnected checks.
This is relevant for DBAs, SAP Basis teams, and IT professionals supporting SAP HANA environments. It is also relevant for teams working across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments that want a consistent way to investigate performance behavior.
A repeatable troubleshooting process makes it easier to explain what happened, share evidence across teams, and improve future investigations. It does not remove the need for technical judgment. It helps teams apply that judgment to more specific evidence.
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