How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E231 - The routine &1 refers to a BW DDIC structure in line &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS_E - Messages for BI CONTENT TOOLS

• Message number: 231

• Message text: The routine &1 refers to a BW DDIC structure in line &2.

What causes this issue?

It is not allowed to refer to generated DDIC objects, because the corres
ponding DDIC Structure might not exist in the customer system.
The reference occurs in line &v2& and the ABAP code is: &v3&
The Update routine will be used between InfoSource -> InfoProvider: &v4&
.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please, use dynamic programming or dynamic references in your coding.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E231 - The routine &1 refers to a BW DDIC structure in line &2. ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E231 indicates that a routine in your BW (Business Warehouse) environment is referencing a Data Dictionary (DDIC) structure that is not valid or does not exist. This typically occurs during the activation or execution of a BW object, such as a transformation or a data flow.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Reference: The routine is trying to access a DDIC structure that has been deleted, renamed, or is otherwise not available in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the routine was transported from another system, the corresponding DDIC structure may not have been transported or activated in the target system.
  Development Errors: There may be a coding error in the routine that incorrectly references the DDIC structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Routine: Review the routine mentioned in the error message (indicated by &1) and check the line number (&2) for any references to DDIC structures. Ensure that the structure exists and is correctly named.
  Verify DDIC Structure: Use transaction SE11 to check if the DDIC structure exists. If it does not, you may need to recreate it or adjust the routine to reference a valid structure.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all related objects (including the DDIC structure) have been transported and activated in the target system.
  Debugging: If necessary, debug the routine to identify the exact point of failure and understand how the DDIC structure is being referenced.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs related to the routine and the DDIC structure to understand any recent changes that may have led to this issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check the routines and related objects)
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench (for BW-related objects)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CONT_TOOLS_E231 error message in your SAP BW environment.