How To Fix RSB4HANA087 - &1 needs to be converted before the system can go into B4H mode

RSB4HANA087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSB4HANA - B4HANA

• Message number: 087

• Message text: &1 needs to be converted before the system can go into B4H mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSB4HANA087 - &1 needs to be converted before the system can go into B4H mode ?

  The SAP error message RSB4HANA087 indicates that a certain object (usually a data model or a query) needs to be converted before the system can operate in the B4H (Business Warehouse for HANA) mode. This error typically arises when you are trying to switch to a mode that requires certain objects to be compatible with HANA's in-memory processing capabilities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatibility: The object in question is not compatible with the HANA database or the B4H mode. This could be due to outdated data models, queries, or other BW objects that have not been optimized for HANA.
  Missing Conversion: The object has not undergone the necessary conversion process to align with the HANA architecture, which may include changes in data storage, processing, or query execution.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Convert the Object: 
  
  Use the BW Modeling Tools in Eclipse or the Transaction RSA1 in the SAP GUI to identify the object that needs conversion.
  Right-click on the object and look