How To Fix RS_PSA_DEP012 - Extension status of PSA table &1 unchanged. Conversion required.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_PSA_DEP -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Extension status of PSA table &1 unchanged. Conversion required.

What causes this issue?

The extension status of PSA table &V1& (PSA &V2&, object &V3&) has not
been changed because it contains data.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The PSA can still be used as it is. In order to change the extension
status, it needs to be converted explicitly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_PSA_DEP012 - Extension status of PSA table &1 unchanged. Conversion required. ?

  The SAP error message RS_PSA_DEP012 indicates that the extension status of a Persistent Staging Area (PSA) table has not changed, and a conversion is required. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction and loading processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Data Model Changes: If there have been changes to the data model (like changes in the structure of the InfoSource or DataSource) that require the PSA table to be updated or converted, but the system has not detected any changes that would trigger this process.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing it correctly.
  
  
  PSA Table Locking: The PSA table might be locked due to ongoing processes, preventing the conversion from taking place.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the BW system or the database that are preventing the conversion.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve