How To Fix TN878 - The BW/4HANA conversion requires the import of SAP Note &2, version &3

TN878 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TN - Support Package Manager (SPAM) Messages

• Message number: 878

• Message text: The BW/4HANA conversion requires the import of SAP Note &2, version &3

What causes this issue?

You have selected the software component &V1& for installation and hence
you want to start a BW/4HANA conversion. A correct check on the system
prerequisites requires the corrections from note &V2& (minimum version
&V3&). This note version is not implemented, which means that the system
prerequisites cannot be checked at present.

System Response

The installation of software component &V1& is not started.

How to fix this error?

Use Note Assistant to import note &V2& (minimum version &V3&).
Alternatively, you can import support package &V4&.
You can then start the installation of software component &V1& again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN878 - The BW/4HANA conversion requires the import of SAP Note &2, version &3 ?

  The SAP error message TN878 indicates that during the conversion process to BW/4HANA, a specific SAP Note is required but has not been imported into your system. This error typically arises when the system is not up to date with the necessary corrections or enhancements that are required for the conversion process.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the BW/4HANA conversion process relies on certain SAP Notes that contain important corrections, enhancements, or prerequisites for the successful migration to BW/4HANA. If these notes are not applied, the conversion cannot proceed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TN878 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Required SAP Note: The error message will specify the SAP Note number (indicated as &2) and its version (indicated as &3). Make a note of these details.
  
  
  Access the SAP Support Portal: Go to the SAP Support Portal (support.sap.com) and log in with your credentials.
  
  
  Search for the SAP Note: Use the search functionality to find the