How To Fix CONT_TOOLS_E314 - Transformation &1 has no corresponding Source &2 or target &3 in 'A' vers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS_E - Messages for BI CONTENT TOOLS

• Message number: 314

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

What causes this issue?

Transformation &v1& has no corresponding Source &v2& and/or target
&v3& in 'A' 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_E314 - Transformation &1 has no corresponding Source &2 or target &3 in 'A' vers ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS_E314 indicates that there is a problem with a transformation in the context of data transfer or data transformation processes, typically in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments. The message states that the specified transformation does not have a corresponding source or target in the specified version.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source/Target Objects: The transformation defined in the system is referencing a source or target object (like InfoObjects, DataSources, or InfoProviders) that does not exist or is not activated in the specified version ('A' version).
  Version Mismatch: The transformation might be pointing to a version of the source or target that is not active or does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the transformation was transported from another system, there might have been issues during the transport that led to missing objects.
  Changes in Data Model: If the data model has been changed (e.g., objects deleted or renamed), the transformation may no longer be valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the source and target objects referenced in the transformation exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoProvider or DataSource in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Activate Objects: If the source or target objects are not activated, activate them. This can often resolve the issue if the objects are in a non-active state.
  Review Transformation Settings: Open the transformation in the SAP BW modeling tools and check the settings to ensure that the source and target 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.
  Transport Check: If the transformation was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate missing objects.
  Recreate Transformation: If the transformation is corrupted or cannot be fixed, consider recreating it from scratch.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for BW transformations to understand the requirements and configurations needed for successful data transformations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CONT_TOOLS_E314 error message in your SAP environment.