How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E151 - Query Element ID is &2. Query Element type is &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS_E - Messages for BI CONTENT TOOLS

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Query Element ID is &2. Query Element type is &3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E151 - Query Element ID is &2. Query Element type is &3. ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E151 typically indicates an issue related to query elements in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error message is often encountered when there is a problem with the configuration or definition of a query element in a query definition.
  Cause:
  The error message CONT_TOOLS_E151 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Query Element: The query element specified by the ID (&2) may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Query Element Type: The type of the query element (&3) may not match the expected type for the query definition.
  Inconsistent Data Model: There may be inconsistencies in the underlying data model or InfoProvider that the query is based on.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified query element.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport that caused the query element to be misconfigured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CONT_TOOLS_E151 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and verify that all query elements are correctly defined and exist in the data model.
  Ensure that the query element ID and type are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Validate InfoProvider:
  
  Check the underlying InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DSO) to ensure that it is active and correctly configured.
  Make sure that the data model is consistent and that all necessary objects are available.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the query and its elements.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the query was transported, review the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues with the transport.
  
  
  
  Recreate Query Element:
  
  If the query element is missing or corrupted, consider recreating it in the Query Designer.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW/BI Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more information on query design and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSRT (Query Monitor) and RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for further analysis.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CONT_TOOLS_E151 error in your SAP environment.