How To Fix SHDB025 - DDIC conversion is not allowed on HANA DB, &1 is a history table

SHDB025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHDB -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: DDIC conversion is not allowed on HANA DB, &1 is a history table

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SHDB025 - Details

• The SAP error message SHDB025 indicates that a Data Dictionary (DDIC) conversion is not allowed on a HANA database for a specific table, which is identified as a history table. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform certain operations on a table that is not permitted due to its status as a history table in the context of SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  
  History Table: The table in question is a history table, which means it is designed to store historical data and is often used in scenarios involving data archiving or versioning. In HANA, certain operations on history tables are restricted to maintain data integrity and performance.
  Database Constraints: HANA has specific constraints and rules regarding how data is managed, especially for tables that are part of the data model. Attempting to convert or modify a history table in a way that is not supported by HANA will trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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