How To Fix RD174 - Conversion to generic delta is currently not possible. See long text

RD174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RD - CO-PA Connection to SAP BW

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Conversion to generic delta is currently not possible. See long text

What causes this issue?

Conversion to the generic delta method is currently not possible
because the status of DataSource &V1& does not permit a delta.

System Response

The conversion cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

First run a delta init for DataSource &V1& and start the conversion to
a generic delta method again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RD174 - Conversion to generic delta is currently not possible. See long text ?

  The SAP error message RD174, which states "Conversion to generic delta is currently not possible. See long text," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the delta process for data extraction.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be properly configured for delta extraction. This can happen if the delta mechanism is not set up correctly in the source system.
  
  
  Delta Queue Issues: There may be issues with the delta queue, such as it being empty or not properly populated.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model (like changes in the structure of the InfoSource or InfoObject) can lead to issues with delta extraction.
  
  
  Missing Delta Initialization: If the delta initialization has not been performed, the system may not be able to convert to a generic delta.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There