How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E153 - The Short text of the Query Element is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS_E - Messages for BI CONTENT TOOLS

• Message number: 153

• Message text: The Short text of the Query Element is &1

What causes this issue?

The object &v2& does not have a technical name. Therefore the GUID is
displayed. The short text of the query element is "&v1& ".
The query element is of type &v3& .
REP ,,= Report
STR ,,= Structure
SEL,,= Restrictive Key Figure
CFK,,= Calculated Key Figure
VAR,,= Variable

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E153 - The Short text of the Query Element is &1 ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E153 typically indicates that there is an issue with the short text of a query element in a report or query. The message format suggests that the short text of the query element is not defined or is missing, which can lead to confusion or errors when trying to execute or display the query.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The most common cause of this error is that the short text for a query element has not been defined. This can happen if the query was created or modified without providing a description for one or more elements.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the query or report, leading to the system not being able to retrieve the necessary information.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, the short text might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Short Text:
  
  Go to the query definition in the SAP system (using transaction codes like SQ01 for queries).
  Locate the query element that is causing the issue.
  Ensure that a short text is defined for the query element. You can do this by editing the properties of the query element and entering a valid description.
  
  
  
  Check Query Configuration:
  
  Review the overall configuration of the query to ensure that all elements are properly defined and configured.
  Make sure that all required fields and texts are filled out.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the query was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the query with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the query again to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SQ01 (Query Management), SQ02 (InfoSet Query), and SQ03 (User Groups) for managing queries in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on query creation and management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.