C_HANATEC · ● Retired (Mar 2024) · Associate · SAP
Status note: This technology-based certification was retired on March 28, 2024, and replaced by the role-based C_DBADM – SAP Certified Associate Database Administrator – SAP HANA certification. Candidates with C_HANATEC credentials remain current; those seeking new SAP HANA database administration credentials should pursue C_DBADM. This file documents C_HANATEC for reference and career-pathway context.
Exam facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | USD $500–$650 (excluding mandatory SAP training courses, which range $2,000–$9,000) |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Questions | 80 (multiple choice + multiple response) |
| Passing | ~65% (exact cut score varies by version; C_HANATEC_19 and C_HANATEC_18 documented) |
| Format | Multiple choice / Multiple response |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE (proctored) |
| Languages | English-primary (verify regional availability) |
| Valid | 1 year (as of 2026; SAP changed renewal policy April 2024) |
| Renewal | Annual retake or upgrade to C_DBADM |
| Prerequisites | None; SAP strongly recommends SAP HANA Administration course (HA200 or Learning Hub path) |
| Released | ~2015 (original C_HANATEC); final version C_HANATEC_19 released 2022 |
| Retired | March 28, 2024 |
SAP Training certification page — C_DBADM (successor) ↗
Archived sample questions — C_HANATEC_14 sample ↗ (historical reference)
Exam delivery — Pearson VUE ↗
About
The C_HANATEC was a vendor-specific Associate-level certification that validated technical knowledge of SAP HANA database administration, architecture, and operations. Launched in 2015 as SAP's flagship in-memory database platform matured, it evolved through 19 versions (C_HANATEC_10 through C_HANATEC_19) to track SAP HANA 2.0 service pack releases (SPS02 through SPS07).
In April 2024, SAP transitioned all product-based certifications to role-based profiles, retiring C_HANATEC in favor of the new C_DBADM, which broadens scope to include both SAP HANA and SAP HANA Cloud. Holders of C_HANATEC remain industry-recognized as SAP HANA database professionals, and the cert remains a clear indicator of hands-on database administration competency. Organizations with mature SAP HANA on-premises deployments still value C_HANATEC credentials when hiring legacy-system administrators.
Domain context – Database Administration
SAP HANA is a proprietary in-memory relational database platform owned by SAP, widely deployed in enterprises running SAP ERP, S/4HANA, and analytics workloads. Database administration at the SAP HANA level spans system architecture, backup/recovery, performance tuning, multi-tenant container management, and security. SAP HANA professionals straddle infrastructure and application layers.
Read full deep dive — SAP HANA Ecosystem →
Topics covered
Official exam blueprint from SAP Training (C_HANATEC_19):
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SAP HANA Architecture & Components (15–20%)
- Database structure, in-memory storage, columnar/row engine
- SAP HANA Cockpit and DBA Cockpit usage
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Installation & Administration (20–25%)
- Installation procedures
- Parameter configuration
- Client and system administration
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Backup and Recovery (15–20%)
- Backup types and strategies
- Recovery procedures
- Backint integration
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Performance Monitoring & Tuning (15–20%)
- Monitoring tables and metrics
- Trace analysis
- Performance diagnosis
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High Availability & Disaster Recovery (10–15%)
- SAP HANA System Replication
- HANA Failover/Takeover scenarios
- Datacenter setup
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Multitenant Database Containers (MDC) (10%)
- Tenant management
- System vs. tenant databases
- Lifecycle operations
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Security & Authentication (10–15%)
- User and role management
- Authentication methods (LDAP, SAML, mTLS)
- Encryption (data at rest, in transit)
- Auditing and compliance
Source: SAP Training sample questions archive ↗
Common skills at Database Administration · Associate
Foundational database administration competencies applicable to SAP HANA and other enterprise RDBMS platforms.
- Backup/recovery strategy design and execution
- Performance baseline monitoring and tuning
- User access management (roles, privileges, authentication)
- Log file and audit trail analysis
- Patching and version upgrade planning
- Replication and failover failback procedures
- Capacity planning and growth projections
Recommended courses at SAP HANA · Associate
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAP Training | HA200 – SAP HANA 2.0 Installation & Administration (Classroom) | $2,500–$4,500 | ↗ |
| SAP Learning Hub | Database & Technology Administration – SAP HANA (self-paced learning journey) | Free (with Hub subscription) | ↗ |
| Udemy | C_HANATEC Technology Associate – SAP HANA 2.0 (self-paced) | $15–$50 | ↗ |
| Udemy | SAP HANA 2.0 Administration (SPS06) – C_HANATEC_18 | $15–$50 | ↗ |
| Learning Tree | HA200 – SAP HANA 2.0 Installing and Administering (Instructor-led, on-site) | $2,000–$3,500 | ↗ |
Course-selection rule: SAP Learning Hub (official) and HA200 are the gold-standard foundation courses. Udemy courses target exam-specific drilling. Budget $2,000+ if pursuing official SAP training; exam-only prep can be done via Udemy + practice exams for $30–$100.
Practice exams
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERPprep | C_HANATEC_19 – 330+ Scenario-Based Practice Exam Questions | $50–$99/month | ↗ |
| ERPprep | C_HANATEC_18 – 315+ Scenario-Based Practice Exam Questions | $50–$99/month | ↗ |
| ERPprep | C_HANATEC_14 – 200+ Practice Questions (legacy version) | $50–$99/month | ↗ |
Note: ERPprep is the primary source for SAP HANA technology practice exams. Most candidates complete 2–3 full practice exams before attempting the real exam to achieve 70%+ passing margin.
Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | Year | ISBN | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAP HANA 2.0 Administration | Mark Mergaerts, Bert Vanstechelman | SAP PRESS | 2019 | 978-1493221042 | ↗ |
| SAP HANA Administration | Richard Bremer, Lars Breddemann | SAP PRESS | 2015 | 978-1592299522 | ↗ |
| SAP HANA: An Introduction (3rd Edition) | Hernando Kumpf | SAP PRESS | 2017 | 978-1493221616 | ↗ |
Book rule: SAP HANA 2.0 Administration (Mergaerts & Vanstechelman, 2019) is the current-generation reference aligned with C_HANATEC_18/19 exams. The earlier SAP HANA Administration by Bremer & Breddemann remains valuable for baseline concepts. Both are available in print and e-book format from SAP PRESS.
Typical job titles at Database Administration · Associate
SAP HANA Database Administrator · SAP Basis Administrator (HANA focus) · SAP HANA Systems Administrator · Senior SAP HANA Engineer · Database Support Specialist – SAP HANA
(Job titles drawn from current job-board postings that list C_HANATEC or equivalent SAP HANA DBA experience as required or preferred.)
Salary
| Region | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| USD | $120,480–$180,702 (SAP HANA DBA roles) | Glassdoor SAP HANA DBA ↗ · ZipRecruiter SAP DBA ↗ |
| ZAR | R330,000–R450,000 (SAP Basis Administrator / HANA focus) | PayScale ZA SAP Basis ↗ |
| GBP | £55,000–£75,000 (estimated from UK SAP DBA postings; limited region-specific data) | No single authoritative source; consult IT Jobs Watch or Hays Technology |
| EUR | €50,000–€70,000 (Germany/Netherlands, estimated) | No region-specific certified salary data available for C_HANATEC |
| AUD | A$120,000–A$160,000 (estimated) | No region-specific certified salary data available |
Salary rule: USD and ZAR ranges are survey-backed. Other regions have limited certified data; use general "SAP Basis" or "Database Administrator" ranges as proxy. Senior SAP HANA engineers (5+ years) command 20–30% premiums in mature SAP ecosystems (US, Germany, Australia).
Skills validated
C_HANATEC-specific technical competencies tested on the exam.
- SAP HANA database architecture (in-memory columnar/row storage, indexing)
- Installation, configuration, and patching of SAP HANA 2.0 systems
- Backup and recovery procedures (complete, differential, incremental strategies)
- SAP HANA Cockpit and DBA Cockpit navigation and diagnostics
- System Replication (SR) configuration for HA/DR
- Multitenant Database Container (MDC) design and lifecycle management
- User authentication methods (LDAP, SAML, X.509 certificates)
- Data-at-rest and data-in-transit encryption setup
- Monitoring tools (M_* monitoring tables, SAP HANA trace files)
- Performance optimization (SQL plan analysis, index design recommendations)
Related certifications
- Successor (2024+): C_DBADM – SAP Certified Associate Database Administrator – SAP HANA ↗ (replaces C_HANATEC as of March 2024)
- Stacks with: C_C4H510 – SAP Certified Associate – SAP Cloud for Customer ↗ (different ecosystem; shared SAP basis knowledge)
- Equivalent at this level (non-SAP): OCP Database Administrator – Oracle Autonomous Database ↗
- Vendor overview: SAP Vendor Overview ↗
- Ecosystem overview: SAP HANA Ecosystem ↗
Sources
- SAP Training certification archive: https://training.sap.com/app.php/certification/c_hanatec_14-sap-certified-technology-associate---sap-hana-20-g/
- SAP HANA sample questions (C_HANATEC_10): https://cdn.training.sap.com/uploads/C_HANATEC_10_Sample_Questions.pdf
- SAP HANA 2.0 Administration course (HA200): https://training.sap.com/course/ha200-sap-hana-installing-and-administering-classroom-019-us-en
- SAP Learning Hub – Database Administration: https://learning.sap.com/certifications/sap-certified-associate-database-administrator-sap-hana
- ERPprep C_HANATEC_19 practice exams: https://www.erpprep.com/sap-hana-certification/sap-hana-technology-c-hanatec-19
- SAP PRESS HANA Administration books: https://www.sap-press.com/hana/
- Glassdoor SAP HANA DBA salary: https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/sap-hana-database-administrator-salary-SRCH_KO0,31.htm
- PayScale ZA SAP Basis Administrator: https://www.payscale.com/research/ZA/Job=SAP_Basis_Administrator/Salary
- Udemy C_HANATEC course (by Hana Technologies): https://www.udemy.com/course/c_hanatec-technology-associate-exam-sap-hana-20/
- Learning Tree HA200 classroom course: https://www.learningtree.com/courses/sap-hana-20-installation-administration-ha200/
- Pearson VUE SAP exam delivery: https://www.pearsonvue.com/
Last verified: 2026-05-01
Parent ecosystem: SAP HANA Ecosystem
Parent domain: Database Administration
Vendor overview: SAP Vendor Overview