How To Fix CCMSBI_MESSAGES021 - The TID of the BW pointer is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CCMSBI_MESSAGES - Messages for the Extraction of CCMS Data into BW

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The TID of the BW pointer is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CCMSBI_MESSAGES021 - The TID of the BW pointer is invalid ?

  The SAP error message CCMSBI_MESSAGES021 indicates that there is an issue with the BW (Business Warehouse) pointer, specifically that the TID (Transaction ID) of the BW pointer is invalid. This error typically arises in the context of monitoring and managing BW systems, particularly when using the CCMS (Computing Center Management System) monitoring tools.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid TID: The TID associated with the BW pointer may be incorrect or not recognized by the system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Data inconsistency in the BW system.
  Changes in the BW configuration that have not been properly updated in the monitoring tools.
  Corruption in the BW metadata or pointers.
  
  
  
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the BW system or the monitoring setup that lead to the invalid TID.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If there have been recent transports or changes in the BW system, it may lead to inconsistencies that result in this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BW Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the BW system to ensure that all pointers and TIDs are correctly set up. This includes checking the InfoProviders, DataSources, and any related objects.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check in the BW system. You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check for inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  
  Recreate the Pointer: If the pointer is indeed invalid, you may need to recreate it. This can involve deleting the existing pointer and creating a new one.
  
  
  Transport Management: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. You may need to re-transport the objects or manually adjust the configurations.
  
  
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system's configuration and logs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CCMS: The Computing Center Management System is a tool used for monitoring and managing SAP systems.
  BW System: SAP BW is a data warehousing solution that allows for the integration, transformation, and consolidation of data from different sources.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1, SM21, and others that can help in diagnosing and resolving issues in BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid TID of the BW pointer.