How To Fix NRSCNV268 - Table &1 already exists but could not be dropped

NRSCNV268 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NRSCNV - Message class

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Table &1 already exists but could not be dropped

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NRSCNV268 - Table &1 already exists but could not be dropped ?

  The SAP error message NRSCNV268 indicates that there is an issue with a database table that the system is trying to drop during a conversion or migration process. The message states that the table already exists but could not be dropped, which can occur for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Table Locking: The table may be locked by another process or user, preventing it from being dropped.
  Foreign Key Constraints: There may be foreign key constraints that reference the table, which would prevent it from being dropped.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user executing the drop command may not have the necessary permissions to drop the table.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues, such as corruption or misconfiguration, that prevent the operation from completing.
  Active Sessions: There may be active sessions or transactions that are using the table, which would prevent it from being dropped.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on