Snowflake Database Not Found

Last updated on Dec 02, 2025
Applies To Edge Pipelines configured with Snowflake Destinations.
Error Message Text(s) Unable to access the specified database. Either it does not exist or the user lacks the USAGE privilege. Please ensure the database exists and grant the required privilege to the user.

Error Summary

  • Hevo was unable to locate the database specified in the Destination configuration inside your Snowflake warehouse.

Potential Causes

  • The database entered does not exist in the connected Snowflake warehouse.

  • The database name has a case mismatch, a typing or formatting error.

  • The database was deleted, renamed, or moved to another Snowflake warehouse or account.

  • The database user does not have the required privileges on the Snowflake database.

  • Your Destination configuration is correct, but temporary connectivity issues, such as short-term network interruptions or cloud service disruptions, may prevent access from Hevo to the Snowflake database.

Suggested Action(s)

  • Verify that the database specified in the Destination configuration exists in the Snowflake warehouse and account.

  • Ensure that the database name has no typing or formatting errors and matches casing.

  • Review the access privileges for the specified user. Grant any missing privileges, such as USAGE, on the configured database. Refer to the Create a Snowflake User and Grant Permissions section for the steps.

  • For temporary connectivity problems:

    • Check Snowflake’s service status or the cloud provider’s console for any maintenance or outage notifications.

    • Contact the network administrator or cloud provider support to confirm account status and network access.

    Verify your network connectivity and then try configuring the Destination again.


Revision History

Refer to the following table for the list of key updates made to this page:

Date Release Description of Change
Dec-02-2025 NA New document.

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