How To Fix RSDRI_HDB104 - Table &1 already exists in the database. Conversion not possible

RSDRI_HDB104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDRI_HDB - InfoCube Conversion Program

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Table &1 already exists in the database. Conversion not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDRI_HDB104 - Table &1 already exists in the database. Conversion not possible ?

  The SAP error message RSDRI_HDB104 indicates that there is an attempt to create a table in the database that already exists. This typically occurs during the process of data modeling or when trying to activate a data source or InfoProvider in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) that is backed by a HANA database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Already Exists: The most straightforward cause is that the table you are trying to create already exists in the HANA database. This can happen if the table was created in a previous operation or if there was an error during a previous activation that left the table in place.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies between the metadata in SAP BW and the actual state of the database. This can occur if changes were made directly in the database or if there were issues during data modeling.
  Failed Activation: If a previous activation attempt failed, it might have left the