How To Fix CONT_TOOLS301 - BCT: ISMP ... refers to invalid object 'IOBJ::'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 301

• Message text: BCT: ISMP ... refers to invalid object 'IOBJ::'

What causes this issue?

This error message means that there is a data inconsistency in shadow
table RSISOSMAPSH: No InfoSource has been assigned to the DataSource.

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_TOOLS301 - BCT: ISMP ... refers to invalid object 'IOBJ::' ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS301 BCT: ISMP ... refers to invalid object 'IOBJ::' typically indicates that there is an issue with an InfoObject (IOBJ) in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error can occur during various operations, such as data loading, reporting, or when working with InfoProviders.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid or Missing InfoObject: The error suggests that the system is trying to reference an InfoObject that does not exist or is not properly defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as deletion or modification of InfoObjects, can lead to references to invalid objects.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata of the InfoObjects, which can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoObject Existence: Verify that the InfoObject referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject catalog in the SAP BW system.
  Recreate or Restore InfoObject: If the InfoObject is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup or transport request.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the InfoObjects and InfoProviders to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to perform these checks.
  Update Queries/Reports: If the error occurs in a query or report, ensure that the query is updated to reflect any changes made to the underlying InfoObjects.
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that all dependent objects (like InfoCubes, DSO, etc.) are also valid and correctly defined.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance) for managing InfoObjects and process chains.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoObjects and data modeling in BW/BI for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance.