How To Fix CONT_TOOLS617 - Check category ICR: InfoObject &1, compounding to &2 replaced with &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Check category ICR: InfoObject &1, compounding to &2 replaced with &3

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_TOOLS617 - Check category ICR: InfoObject &1, compounding to &2 replaced with &3 ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS617 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there are issues related to the InfoObjects and their compounding. This message indicates that there is a problem with the compounding of InfoObjects in a characteristic structure.
  Cause:
  The error message "Check category ICR: InfoObject &1, compounding to &2 replaced with &3" suggests that:
  
  Compounding Issues: The InfoObject specified (&1) is compounded to another InfoObject (&2), but there is a problem with this relationship. The system is indicating that the compounding has been replaced with a different InfoObject (&3).
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects or their relationships, can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data or metadata definitions that are causing the compounding to fail.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definitions:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check the definitions of the InfoObjects involved (&1, &2, &3).
  Ensure that the compounding relationships are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Compounding Settings:
  
  Verify the compounding settings for the InfoObjects. Make sure that the InfoObject that is being replaced (&3) is correctly set up to replace the original compounding InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Data Model Validation:
  
  Validate the data model to ensure that there are no inconsistencies. You can use the "Check" function in the InfoObject maintenance to identify any issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check if the transport request included all necessary objects and that they were imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Aggregates:
  
  If aggregates are involved, consider rebuilding them to ensure that they reflect the current state of the InfoObjects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex data model changes or if you are unable to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Data Modeling Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with best practices for data modeling in SAP BW/BI to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CONT_TOOLS617 error message.