How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E221 - The InfoObject &1 doesnt use Alpha conversion in the InfoSource &2.

CONT_TOOLS_E221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS_E - Messages for BI CONTENT TOOLS

• Message number: 221

• Message text: The InfoObject &1 doesnt use Alpha conversion in the InfoSource &2.

What causes this issue?

System Response

InfoObject &v1& makes 'ALPHA' routine as the conversion routine.
But InfoSource &v2& doesnt make use of the ALPHA conversion routine for
InfoObject &v1&.

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_E221 - The InfoObject &1 doesnt use Alpha conversion in the InfoSource &2. ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E221 indicates that there is an issue with the InfoObject not using alpha conversion in the specified InfoSource. Alpha conversion is a process in SAP that ensures that the values of certain characteristics (InfoObjects) are stored in a consistent format, particularly for key fields.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  InfoObject Configuration: The InfoObject in question is not set up to use alpha conversion. This can happen if the InfoObject is defined as a non-characteristic or if it has been configured incorrectly.
  Data Source Mismatch: The InfoSource may be expecting the InfoObject to have alpha conversion applied, but the InfoObject itself does not have this setting enabled.
  Data Loading Issues: If you are trying to load data into a Data Warehouse or InfoCube, and the source data does not match the expected format, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following