How To Fix CONT_TOOLS604 - Check category IRN: InfoObject &1, reference to InfoObject &2 was created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Check category IRN: InfoObject &1, reference to InfoObject &2 was created

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_TOOLS604 - Check category IRN: InfoObject &1, reference to InfoObject &2 was created ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS604 typically indicates an issue related to the InfoObjects in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error message suggests that there is a problem with the reference between InfoObjects, specifically that a reference to another InfoObject has been created, which may not be valid or expected.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Reference: The error often arises when there is an invalid or unexpected reference between InfoObjects. This can happen if the InfoObject being referenced does not exist, is not activated, or is not compatible with the InfoObject that is trying to reference it.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as renaming or deleting InfoObjects, can lead to broken references.
  Transport Issues: If InfoObjects were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the references if not all dependent objects were transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoObject Definitions: Verify that both InfoObjects mentioned in the error message exist and are correctly defined. Ensure that the InfoObject being referenced is active and has the correct settings.
  Review Dependencies: Check the dependencies and relationships between the InfoObjects. Make sure that the references are valid and that there are no broken links.
  Recreate References: If necessary, you may need to delete the invalid reference and recreate it correctly.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that all related objects were transported together and that the target system is consistent with the source system.
  Activation: If you have made changes to the InfoObjects, ensure that they are activated in the system. Sometimes, simply reactivating the InfoObjects can resolve the issue.
  Check for Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and their relationships.
  SAP BW Documentation: Refer to the official SAP BW documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and their management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP BW expert for further assistance.