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