How To Fix CONT_TOOLS618 - Check category ICD: InfoObject &1, compounding to &2 was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Check category ICD: InfoObject &1, compounding to &2 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_TOOLS618 - Check category ICD: InfoObject &1, compounding to &2 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS618 indicates that there is an issue with the compounding of InfoObjects in the context of the InfoCube or DataStore Object (DSO) you are working with. Specifically, it suggests that a certain InfoObject (denoted as &1) has been deleted, which affects its relationship with another InfoObject (denoted as &2) that it was compounded with.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of InfoObject: The primary cause of this error is that one of the InfoObjects involved in the compounding relationship has been deleted from the system. This can happen if an InfoObject is no longer needed or if it was mistakenly removed.
  Inconsistent Metadata: The metadata in the system may be inconsistent due to changes made to InfoObjects, such as deletions or modifications that were not properly reflected in the compounding settings.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies if the transport did not include all necessary objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoObject Status: Verify the status of the InfoObjects involved. Ensure that both InfoObjects (&1 and &2) exist in the system. If one has been deleted, you may need to restore it or adjust the compounding settings accordingly.
  Adjust Compounding Settings: If the InfoObject has been deleted intentionally, you will need to remove or adjust the compounding settings in the InfoObject maintenance. This can be done in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Recreate Deleted InfoObject: If the deletion was accidental, you may need to recreate the deleted InfoObject. Ensure that it is properly configured and that its attributes are set correctly.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there are no inconsistencies between the systems.
  Rebuild InfoProvider: In some cases, you may need to rebuild the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube or DSO) to ensure that all metadata is consistent and that there are no lingering references to deleted InfoObjects.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and their compounding settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObject management and compounding.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CONT_TOOLS618 error and restore the integrity of your InfoObjects and their relationships.