How To Fix CONT_TOOLS281 - BCT: Error occurred when checking the update rules

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 281

• Message text: BCT: Error occurred when checking the update rules

What causes this issue?

The update rule could not be applied.
A possible cause is:
Generated structures that do not exist in the system are referenced in
routines for the update rule. For details, see Note 542872. BW
technology has changed the naming assignments of generated structures.
Under no circumstances should you reference generated structures that
are not generated when copying the required objects for the update rule.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

In most cases, an M version of the update rule has been generated.
Search for this in the Administrator Workbench (RSA1). You can analyze
and check the update rule there.
Correct the error in the appropriate development and correction systems.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS281 - BCT: Error occurred when checking the update rules ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS281 indicates that there was an issue when checking the update rules in the context of Business Context Tools (BCT). This error typically arises during the process of data transfer or when updating data models in SAP systems, particularly in the context of Business Warehouse (BW) or Business Intelligence (BI).
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Update Rules: The update rules defined for the data transfer might be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which data is being extracted may have inconsistencies or errors.
  Transformation Errors: There may be issues in the transformation logic that is supposed to convert the data from the source format to the target format.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required fields may be missing or not populated correctly in the source data.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues such as system performance problems, database locks, or connectivity issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Update Rules: Review the update rules