How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E294 - No Text and Hierarchy 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: 294

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

What causes this issue?

This problem occurs for InfoObject &v1& in object version &v3&, because
the flags ' Text available' and 'Hierarchy available' are set, but no T
ext and Hierarchy DataSources are available.
Object ID: &v1&
Message no. CONT_TOOLS_E294.

How to fix this error?

Should the Text and Hierarchy DataSources be available for InfoObject
&v1& indeed? If not, the flags in the InfoObject Properties are not
correct.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E294 - No Text and Hierarchy DataSource is mapped to InfoObject &1. ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E294 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of a Hierarchy DataSource to an InfoObject in your SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with hierarchies and data sources.
  Cause:
  The error message CONT_TOOLS_E294 No Text and Hierarchy DataSource is mapped to InfoObject &1 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Mapping: The Hierarchy DataSource is not properly mapped to the specified InfoObject. This can happen if the DataSource was not configured correctly or if there were changes made to the InfoObject that were not reflected in the DataSource.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the DataSource or the InfoObject may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the inability to establish a proper mapping.
  
  
  DataSource Issues: The DataSource itself may not be set up to handle the hierarchy data correctly, or it may be missing necessary components.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject or DataSource was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing elements in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Mapping: Go to the DataSource settings in the SAP BW system and verify that the Hierarchy DataSource is correctly mapped to the InfoObject. Ensure that all necessary fields are correctly assigned.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of both the Hierarchy DataSource and the InfoObject. Make sure that all required settings are in place and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Recreate DataSource: If the DataSource is not functioning as expected, consider recreating it. This can help ensure that all settings are correctly applied.
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all objects related to the InfoObject and DataSource were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or adjust settings in the target system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using. There may be specific guidelines or known issues that can provide additional context.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to identify where the mapping fails. This can provide insights into what might be going wrong.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may have additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for best practices on configuring Hierarchy DataSources and InfoObjects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CONT_TOOLS_E294 error in your SAP system.