How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E290 - *** Message for missing text-, masterdata-, hierarchy-datasource****

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS_E - Messages for BI CONTENT TOOLS

• Message number: 290

• Message text: *** Message for missing text-, masterdata-, hierarchy-datasource****

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E290 - *** Message for missing text-, masterdata-, hierarchy-datasource**** ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E290 typically indicates that there is a missing data source related to text, master data, or hierarchy data in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or other related modules. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during data extraction, reporting, or when trying to access certain functionalities that require these data sources.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Source: The primary cause of this error is that the required data source for text, master data, or hierarchy is not available or has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data source settings, such as incorrect settings in the InfoObjects or InfoProviders.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly configured or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the required data sources can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and check if the required data sources are defined and activated.
  Ensure that the relevant InfoObjects and InfoProviders are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Activate Data Sources:
  
  If the data source is missing, you may need to create or activate it. This can be done in the Data Source maintenance area.
  For standard data sources, you can check if they need to be activated in the source system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data sources. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data source you are working with. There may be specific instructions or known issues that can help resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (Data Source Maintenance), and RSA3 (Data Source Test).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific data source or error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CONT_TOOLS_E290 error message.