How To Fix CONT_TOOLS117 - There is no active table &1. ODS is most likely inactive.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS - Message for BI Content Tools German

• Message number: 117

• Message text: There is no active table &1. ODS is most likely inactive.

What causes this issue?

This option cannot be selected if the ODS "0RS_RPODS" is not actively
available in the system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS117 - There is no active table &1. ODS is most likely inactive. ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS117 indicates that there is no active table for the specified object (in this case, an ODS - Operational Data Store). This typically means that the ODS object is inactive, which can prevent data from being loaded or processed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive ODS Object: The most common cause of this error is that the ODS object has not been activated. Inactive ODS objects cannot be used for data loading or reporting.
  Transport Issues: If the ODS was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or missing settings that prevent the ODS from being activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the ODS Object:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the ODS object in question.
  Right-click on the ODS object and select "Activate" or "Activate ODS".
  Ensure that the activation process completes successfully.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the ODS was transported, check the transport request to ensure that it was imported correctly.
  If necessary, re-import the transport request or manually activate the ODS in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review ODS Settings:
  
  Check the settings and configurations of the ODS object to ensure that all necessary components are correctly defined.
  Verify that the ODS is properly linked to the relevant InfoObjects and that the data model is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Activation:
  
  If the activation fails, check the activation logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong.
  Resolve any issues indicated in the logs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance (if the ODS is part of a process chain)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the ODS object or the specific error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CONT_TOOLS117 error and ensure that your ODS object is active and functioning correctly.