How To Fix CONT_TOOLS619 - Check category ILC: InfoObject &1, data type length changed from &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 619

• Message text: Check category ILC: InfoObject &1, data type length changed from &2 to &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_TOOLS619 - Check category ILC: InfoObject &1, data type length changed from &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS619 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the data type length of an InfoObject in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, it states that the length of the data type for the InfoObject has changed from one value to another, which can lead to issues in data processing and reporting.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Change in Data Type Definition: The length of the data type for an InfoObject has been modified in the data dictionary (e.g., from CHAR(10) to CHAR(20)).
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the data type length was not consistent across systems.
  Manual Changes: Manual adjustments made to the InfoObject in the data model or during the development process that did not follow the proper procedures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CONT_TOOLS619 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 or RSD1).
  Verify the data type and length of the InfoObject in question.
  
  
  
  Revert Changes:
  
  If the length was changed unintentionally, revert it back to the original length that is consistent with the data model.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Model:
  
  If the change was intentional, ensure that all dependent objects (e.g., InfoCubes, DSO, queries) are updated to reflect this change.
  You may need to adjust the data model to accommodate the new length.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue is due to transport, ensure that the transport requests are consistent across all systems. You may need to re-transport the InfoObject with the correct definition.
  
  
  
  Activate Objects:
  
  After making changes, activate the InfoObject and any dependent objects to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Review any queries, reports, or processes that utilize the InfoObject to ensure they are compatible with the new data type length.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance) to manage InfoObjects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on InfoObject management and data type definitions.
  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_TOOLS619 error and ensure that your InfoObject definitions are consistent and correctly configured.