How To Fix CMS_ANL_CONSTN009 - Cannot display constellation; entity is either Invalid or Inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_ANL_CONSTN - Message class for Building Constellation

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Cannot display constellation; entity is either Invalid or Inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_ANL_CONSTN009 - Cannot display constellation; entity is either Invalid or Inactive ?

  The SAP error message CMS_ANL_CONSTN009 indicates that the system is unable to display a constellation because the entity in question is either invalid or inactive. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with data models or reporting structures.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Entity: The constellation (data model or structure) you are trying to access may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Inactive Entity: The constellation may be marked as inactive, meaning it cannot be used for reporting or analysis.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the constellation.
  Data Model Changes: Recent changes to the data model or structure may have rendered the constellation invalid.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues within the SAP system that prevent the constellation from being displayed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Entity Status:
  
  Verify if the constellation exists in the system and check its status (active/inactive).
  If it is inactive, you may need to activate it through the appropriate transaction or interface.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the constellation. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Model:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all dependencies and references are intact. You may need to refresh or revalidate the data model.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling constellations and related entities.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to data modeling and constellation management, such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or other relevant tools.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the CMS_ANL_CONSTN009 error message.