How To Fix CONT_TOOLS509 - Check category AIC. InfoObject does not have an InfoObject catalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Check category AIC. InfoObject does not have an InfoObject catalog

What causes this issue?

An InfoObject has been found which does not have an InfoObject catalog
assigned to it.
If an InfoObject is not assigned to an InfoObject catalog, it cannot be
assigned to an InfoArea and therefore always remains under the
NODESNOTCONNECTED node.

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?

Select an InfoObject catalog that already exists, or create a new
InfoObject catalog and add the InfoObject to the catalog.
If the D version check has been executed, you also have to make this
change in a BW Content development system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS509 - Check category AIC. InfoObject does not have an InfoObject catalog ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS509 indicates that there is an issue with an InfoObject in the context of the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, the error states that the InfoObject does not have an associated InfoObject catalog, which is necessary for certain operations, such as data modeling or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoObject Catalog: The primary cause of this error is that the InfoObject in question has not been assigned to an InfoObject catalog. InfoObject catalogs are used to group InfoObjects for easier management and organization.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the InfoObject settings or the InfoObject catalog itself.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from another system, it might not have been properly included in the transport request, leading to missing associations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign InfoObject to Catalog:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools (e.g., RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoObjects section.
  Find the InfoObject that is causing the error.
  Check if it is assigned to an InfoObject catalog. If not, assign it to the appropriate catalog.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check InfoObject Settings:
  
  Ensure that the InfoObject is correctly configured and that all necessary attributes and settings are in place.
  Verify that the InfoObject is active and has been properly defined.
  
  
  
  Re-transport InfoObject:
  
  If the InfoObject was transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included correctly.
  If necessary, re-transport the InfoObject along with its catalog.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify InfoObjects and InfoObject catalogs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing InfoObjects and catalogs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoObject Catalogs: These are used to organize InfoObjects in SAP BW. Each InfoObject can belong to one or more catalogs, which helps in managing them effectively.
  SAP BW Modeling Tools: Tools like RSA1 are used for modeling and managing InfoObjects, DataSources, and other BW components.
  Transport Management: Understanding how transports work in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to missing objects or configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance. They may have additional tools or insights to help resolve the issue.