How To Fix CONT_TOOLS283 - BCT: Missing data target or data source

CONT_TOOLS283 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 283

• Message text: BCT: Missing data target or data source

What causes this issue?

The update rule could not be transferred because either the data target
or data source is missing.

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?

Check whether the data source or data target has been omitted
intentionally. If this is <ZH>not</>the case, you need to clarify the
errors in the data source or data target in more detail.
Generally, if the data source or data target has been deleted or
intentionally not delivered (saved locally in package $TMP for example),
the update rule should be deleted.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS283 - BCT: Missing data target or data source ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS283 with the description "BCT: Missing data target or data source" typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Connector (BCT) or when working with data transfer processes in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified data target or data source that is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The data source or target may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the source and target may not be correctly defined, leading to the system being unable to locate the necessary data.
  Missing Objects: The data source or target objects may have been deleted or are not activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified data source or