How To Fix CONT_TOOLS601 - Check category IOD: InfoObject &1 was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Check category IOD: InfoObject &1 was deleted

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

An incompatible change was made for the InfoObject .
This may cause serious problems at the customer site if the InfoObject w
as already delivered.

How to fix this error?

Please, check whether the change is really necessary.
If NOT -> Reverse the change and activate the InfoObject again.
If YES -> ,,
Step 1: Create a note which describes how to deal with the change.
Step 2: Mark the Content Analyzer Error as 'checked':
Go to transaction RSBICA (Content Analyzer)
,,,,Settings -> ,,Confirm Check-Results:
,,,,,,,,,,Maintain the appropriate check result:
,,,,,,,,,,Input: Confirmed = Yes (error message is checked)
,,,,,,,,,,,,Note number = enter note number
,,,,,,,,,,,,Message or Comment = enter short explanation why the change
is necessary .

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS601 - Check category IOD: InfoObject &1 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message "CONT_TOOLS601 Check category IOD: InfoObject &1 was deleted" typically indicates that an InfoObject (a key component in SAP BW/BI systems used for data modeling) has been deleted from the system, but there are still references to it in other objects or processes. This can lead to inconsistencies and errors when trying to execute certain operations.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of InfoObject: The primary cause of this error is that the InfoObject referenced in the error message has been deleted from the system.
  References in Other Objects: Other objects, such as InfoProviders, queries, or transformations, may still reference the deleted InfoObject, leading to this error when those objects are accessed or executed.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was deleted in one system (e.g., development) but not in others (e.g., production), inconsistencies can arise during transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for References: 
  
  Use transaction codes like RSR3 (for checking InfoObjects) or RSR1 (for InfoProviders) to identify where the deleted InfoObject is still being referenced.
  You can also use the SE11 transaction to check the data dictionary for any references to the deleted InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Remove or Update References:
  
  If you find any objects that reference the deleted InfoObject, you will need to either remove those references or update them to point to a valid InfoObject.
  This may involve modifying queries, transformations, or other data models that rely on the deleted InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Recreate the InfoObject:
  
  If the deletion was unintentional and the InfoObject is still needed, consider recreating it with the same technical name and attributes.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  Ensure that the deletion of the InfoObject is consistent across all systems (development, quality assurance, production). If necessary, transport the changes properly to avoid inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Objects:
  
  Ensure that all objects that depend on the InfoObject are either deactivated or modified to remove the dependency before proceeding with any further actions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  RSR3: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSR1: InfoProvider Maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoObjects and their management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and restore the integrity of your SAP BW/BI environment.