How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E216 - The field &2 in Comm: Structure &1 is not assigned to any InfoObject.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS_E - Messages for BI CONTENT TOOLS

• Message number: 216

• Message text: The field &2 in Comm: Structure &1 is not assigned to any InfoObject.

What causes this issue?

The field&v2& in Communication Structure &v1& is not assigned to any
InfoObject. It means the data for the field &v1& can not be loaded.

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_E216 - The field &2 in Comm: Structure &1 is not assigned to any InfoObject. ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E216 indicates that a field in a communication structure is not assigned to any InfoObject. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with data modeling, especially when defining InfoObjects, DataSources, or InfoProviders.
  Cause:
  
  Unassigned Field: The field specified in the error message (&2) is part of the communication structure (&1) but has not been mapped to any InfoObject. This means that the system does not know how to interpret or use this field in the context of data extraction or reporting.
  DataSource Configuration: The issue often arises during the configuration of DataSources, where fields in the communication structure are expected to correspond to InfoObjects but do not.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as adding or removing fields, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Assignment:
  
  Go to the DataSource or InfoSource configuration in the SAP BW system.
  Verify that the field mentioned in the error message is correctly assigned to an InfoObject. If it is not, you will need to assign it to the appropriate InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Modify Communication Structure:
  
  If the field is not needed, you can remove it from the communication structure.
  If it is needed, ensure that it is mapped to the correct InfoObject. You can do this by editing the communication structure and assigning the field to the appropriate InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Re-activate DataSource:
  
  After making changes, you may need to re-activate the DataSource or InfoSource to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check for Consistency:
  
  Use transaction RSA1 to check for consistency in the data model. This can help identify any other potential issues related to InfoObjects and DataSources.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are properly transported to the quality or production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSC1: DataSource Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on InfoObject and DataSource configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CONT_TOOLS_E216 error and ensure that your communication structure is correctly configured.