How To Fix RSDA_HDP113 - Hive table &1.&2 needs to be converted, but location '&3' contains data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA_HDP -

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Hive table &1.&2 needs to be converted, but location '&3' contains data

What causes this issue?

You are trying to migrate InfoProvider &v4& from SID-based archiving
request IDs to TSN-based archiving request IDs in order to accelerate
later conversion to a DataStore Object (advanced). The HDFS location ('
&v3&') still contains data however.

System Response

The DAP activation has been stopped.

How to fix this error?

Look for archiving and restore requests that are still in copy or
verification phase. You must then do one of the following:
+,,Cancel these requests and repeat them after successful activation of
the DAP<(>,<)> or
+,,Continue the archiving process until confirmed state.
If these requests do not exist<(>,<)> and this error message still
appears, please contact SAP Support.

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 RSDA_HDP113 - Hive table &1.&2 needs to be converted, but location '&3' contains data ?

  The SAP error message RSDA_HDP113 indicates that there is an issue with a Hive table that needs to be converted, but the specified location already contains data. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with data stored in Hadoop or Hive.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A Hive table is being converted (for example, from a non-optimized format to an optimized format).
  The conversion process requires that the target location (where the Hive table data is stored) be empty.
  However, the specified location already contains existing data, which prevents the conversion from proceeding.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Backup Existing Data: If the data in the specified location is important, make sure to back it up before proceeding with any deletion.
  
  
  Clear the Location: If the existing data is not needed, you can delete the data from the specified location in HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System). You can use the Hadoop command line or a tool like Hue to navigate to the location and remove the files.
  Example command to delete files from HDFS:
  hadoop fs -rm -r /path/to/hive/table/location
  
  
  Re-run the Conversion: After clearing the data, attempt to re-run the conversion process for the Hive table.
  
  
  Check Table Definition: Ensure that the Hive table definition is correct and matches the expected schema. If there are discrepancies, you may need to adjust the table definition.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or support resources for additional troubleshooting steps specific to your version of SAP BW and the Hadoop environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Hive Table Management: Understanding how Hive tables are managed and the implications of converting tables can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP BW on HANA: If you are using SAP BW on HANA, familiarize yourself with the integration points between BW and Hadoop, as well as best practices for data management.
  Hadoop Commands: Familiarity with Hadoop commands for file management can be beneficial when working with Hive tables and data locations.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.