How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E297 - No Text, Hierarchy and Masterdata 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: 297

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

What causes this issue?

This problem occurs for InfoObject &v1& in object version &v3&, because
the flags ' Hierarchy available' , ' Masterdata available' and ' Text av
ailable' are set, but no Text, Hierarchy and Masterdata DataSources are
available.
Object ID: &v1&
Message no. CONT_TOOLS_E297.

How to fix this error?

Should the Text, Hierarchy and Masterdata DataSources be available for I
nfoObject &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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E297 - No Text, Hierarchy and Masterdata DataSource is mapped to InfoObject &1. ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E297 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of a DataSource to an InfoObject in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. Specifically, it suggests that there is no Text, Hierarchy, or Master Data DataSource mapped to the specified InfoObject.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping: The primary cause of this error is that the InfoObject you are trying to use does not have any associated DataSources for Text, Hierarchy, or Master Data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the DataSource or InfoObject settings that prevent proper mapping.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from another system, the associated DataSources may not have been transported correctly.
  DataSource Deactivation: The DataSource might be deactivated or not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DataSource Mapping:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoObject in question and check if there are any DataSources assigned for Text, Hierarchy, or Master Data.
  If not, you will need to create or assign the appropriate DataSources.
  
  
  
  Create DataSource:
  
  If the required DataSources do not exist, you may need to create them. This can be done in the DataSource maintenance area (transaction RSA2).
  Ensure that the DataSource is configured correctly to pull the necessary data.
  
  
  
  Activate DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource exists but is inactive, activate it. You can do this in the DataSource maintenance area.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the InfoObject was transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary components were included and transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoObject and DataSource to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoObjects: These are the basic building blocks in SAP BW that represent characteristics and key figures.
  DataSources: These are the sources from which data is extracted into the BW system. They can be standard or custom.
  Master Data: This refers to the core data that is essential to operations in a specific business or business unit.
  Hierarchies: These are structures that define relationships between different data elements, often used in reporting and analysis.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation, as they may have additional insights or access to system logs that can help diagnose the problem.