How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E291 - No Text DataSource is mapped to InfoObject &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS_E - Messages for BI CONTENT TOOLS

• Message number: 291

• Message text: No Text DataSource is mapped to InfoObject &1.

What causes this issue?

This problem occurs for InfoObject &v1& in object version &v3&, because
the flag 'Texts available' is set, but no Text DataSource is available.
Object ID: &v1&
Message no. CONT_TOOLS_E291.

How to fix this error?

Should the Text DataSource be available for InfoObject &v1& indeed? If
not, the flag in the InfoObject Properties is not correct.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E291 - No Text DataSource is mapped to InfoObject &1. ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E291 indicates that there is no text DataSource mapped to the specified InfoObject. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to load or process data related to an InfoObject that requires text data but does not have a corresponding DataSource defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping: The primary cause of this error is that the InfoObject you are working with does not have a text DataSource assigned to it. This can happen if the InfoObject was created without a corresponding text DataSource or if the mapping was inadvertently removed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the text DataSource is not properly set up in the system.
  DataSource Deletion: The DataSource that was previously mapped to the InfoObject may have been deleted or is no longer available.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1).
  Select the InfoObject that is causing the error.
  Check the "Texts" tab to see if a text DataSource is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign a Text DataSource:
  
  If no text DataSource is assigned, you will need to create or assign one.
  You can create a new text DataSource in the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  After creating the DataSource, go back to the InfoObject and assign it.
  
  
  
  Check DataSource Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource is correctly configured and activated.
  Verify that the DataSource is compatible with the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the appropriate environments (e.g., QA, Production).
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Data Load:
  
  After making the necessary changes, reprocess the data load to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSMO: Monitor Data Load
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on InfoObjects and DataSources.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW team for further assistance, as they may have additional insights or access to system logs that can help diagnose the issue.