How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E313 - Transformation &1 has no corresponding Source &2 or target &3 in 'D' vers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS_E - Messages for BI CONTENT TOOLS

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Transformation &1 has no corresponding Source &2 or target &3 in 'D' vers

What causes this issue?

Transformation &v1& has no corresponding Source &v2& and/or target
&v3& in 'D' Version in the system.

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

Maybe the source or the target are not active in the system or do not ex
ist (not delivered). Activate or create source / target or delete the
transformation if it is not valid anymore.

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_E313 - Transformation &1 has no corresponding Source &2 or target &3 in 'D' vers ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E313 indicates that there is a problem with a transformation in the Data Warehousing environment, specifically related to the source and target objects in a Data Flow. The message states that the transformation specified does not have a corresponding source or target in the specified version ('D' version).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source/Target Objects: The source or target objects that the transformation is supposed to map to do not exist in the system or are not activated.
  Versioning Issues: The transformation might be referencing a version of the source or target that is not available or has been deleted.
  Inconsistent Data Model: Changes in the data model (like renaming or deleting objects) that have not been reflected in the transformation can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the transformation was transported from another system, it might not have brought along the necessary source or target objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the source and target objects exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant DataSource and InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Activate Objects: If the source or target objects exist but are not activated, activate them. This can often resolve the issue.
  Review Transformation Settings: Open the transformation in the SAP BW modeling tools and check the settings to ensure that the source and target mappings are correctly defined.
  Check Versioning: Ensure that you are working with the correct version of the transformation and that the source and target objects are also in the same version.
  Recreate Transformation: If the transformation is corrupted or cannot be fixed, consider recreating it from scratch.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for transformations and data modeling to ensure best practices are being followed.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar cases.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CONT_TOOLS_E313 error in your SAP environment.