How To Fix BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG042 - BI Content bundle cannot be expanded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG - Messages for BI Content Activation Workbench

• Message number: 042

• Message text: BI Content bundle cannot be expanded

What causes this issue?

The BI Content bundle cannot be expanded, for example, because the list
of BI Content objects cannot be collected.

System Response

The action terminates.

How to fix this error?

The BI Content bundle must be repaired, for example, adapting included
BI Content bundles that exceed the maximum nesting depth of &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG042 - BI Content bundle cannot be expanded ?

  The SAP error message BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG042 indicates that the BI Content bundle cannot be expanded. This error typically occurs during the process of activating or expanding BI content in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Installation: The BI Content bundle may not be fully installed or there may be missing components.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to expand the BI Content bundle.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the expansion of the content bundle.
  Transport Issues: If the content was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the BI Content may not be compatible with the current version of the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Installation: Ensure that the BI Content bundle is fully installed. You can do this by checking the installation logs or using transaction codes like RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the expansion. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  System Configuration: Review the system configuration settings to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking settings in the BW system or related components.
  Transport Logs: If the content was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  Check for Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address known issues and provide solutions or workarounds.
  Reinstall or Update: If the content is corrupted or incomplete, consider reinstalling or updating the BI Content bundle to the latest version.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), SE80 (Object Navigator), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) for troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for BI Content and BW to understand the requirements and steps for proper installation and activation.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.