How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E152 - The GUID of object &1 ( &3 ) is &2 .

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS_E - Messages for BI CONTENT TOOLS

• Message number: 152

• Message text: The GUID of object &1 ( &3 ) is &2 .

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E152 - The GUID of object &1 ( &3 ) is &2 . ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E152 typically indicates an issue related to the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) of an object in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data migration, system upgrades, or when working with certain SAP tools.
  Cause:
  The error message CONT_TOOLS_E152 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The GUID of the object does not match the expected value in the system. This can happen if the object was modified or deleted without proper updates to the associated metadata.
  
  
  Missing Object: The object referenced by the GUID may not exist in the system, leading to a mismatch.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the GUIDs due to transport errors.
  
  
  Database Issues: Corruption or inconsistencies in the database can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CONT_TOOLS_E152 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the object with the specified GUID exists in the system. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check for the object.
  
  
  Validate GUID: Ensure that the GUID provided in the error message matches the expected GUID for the object. You may need to check the relevant tables or metadata.
  
  
  Recreate or Restore Object: If the object is missing or corrupted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  Transport Consistency: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that all necessary transports have been applied correctly and that there are no missing objects.
  
  
  Database Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the database to identify and resolve any corruption issues.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE80, and SE37 (for function modules) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check for SAP Notes related to your version of SAP, as they may provide specific guidance or fixes for known issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the CONT_TOOLS_E152 error in your SAP system.