How To Fix RSDRI_HDB405 - Snapshot already exists. Delete and then create a new snapshot

RSDRI_HDB405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDRI_HDB - InfoCube Conversion Program

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Snapshot already exists. Delete and then create a new snapshot

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDRI_HDB405 - Snapshot already exists. Delete and then create a new snapshot ?

  The SAP error message RSDRI_HDB405: Snapshot already exists. Delete and then create a new snapshot typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with HANA database snapshots. This error indicates that a snapshot with the same name already exists in the system, and the system does not allow the creation of a new snapshot with the same identifier.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Snapshot: The primary cause of this error is that a snapshot with the same name already exists in the database. This can happen if a previous snapshot was not deleted properly or if there was an attempt to create a snapshot with a duplicate name.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the data source or the way snapshots are managed in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Delete the Existing Snapshot:
  
  Access the HANA database using the appropriate tools (e.g., SAP HANA Studio,