How To Fix 42491 - Contents of info object unchanged (export reset)

42491 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 491

• Message text: Contents of info object unchanged (export reset)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42491 - Contents of info object unchanged (export reset) ?

  The SAP error message 42491, which states "Contents of info object unchanged (export reset)," typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data transfer processes, particularly when working with InfoObjects in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  
  Cause:
  This error message usually indicates that the system has detected that the contents of an InfoObject have not changed since the last time it was exported or processed. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  No New Data: The data being extracted or processed has not changed since the last extraction, leading the system to determine that there is nothing new to export.
  
  
  Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be configured correctly, or there may be issues with the data flow that prevent new data from being recognized.
  
  
  Delta Mechanism: If you are using a delta mechanism for data extraction, it may not have identified any new records to extract.
  
  
  InfoObject Settings: