How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E281 - No Entry in shadow table for the DataSource &1 of source system &2.

CONT_TOOLS_E281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS_E - Messages for BI CONTENT TOOLS

• Message number: 281

• Message text: No Entry in shadow table for the DataSource &1 of source system &2.

What causes this issue?

No Active version available in shadow table for the datasource &v1&
and soucesytem &v2&
Probably a technology error.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E281 - No Entry in shadow table for the DataSource &1 of source system &2. ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E281 indicates that there is no entry in the shadow table for the specified DataSource in the source system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to replicate or manage DataSources.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shadow Table Entry: The shadow table for the DataSource in the source system does not exist or has not been created. This can happen if the DataSource was not properly replicated or if there was an issue during the initial setup.
  Incorrect Source System Configuration: The source system may not be correctly configured, leading to issues in the DataSource replication process.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from one system to another, the transport might not have included the necessary shadow table entries.
  DataSource Deactivation: The DataSource might have been deactivated or deleted in the source system, leading to the absence of the corresponding entry in the shadow table.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check DataSource Configuration: