How To Fix ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN001 - No DataSources available for content generation. Generation canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN - Messeges for BI content generation

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No DataSources available for content generation. Generation canceled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN001 - No DataSources available for content generation. Generation canceled ?

  The SAP error message ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN001: No DataSources available for content generation. Generation canceled typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Business Intelligence (BI) content generation. This error indicates that the system could not find any DataSources that meet the criteria for generating the required content.
  Causes:
  
  Missing DataSources: The most common cause is that there are no DataSources configured or available for the content generation process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DataSources may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the content generation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DataSources.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as connectivity problems or system inconsistencies.
  Filters Applied: If there are filters applied during the content generation process, they may be too restrictive, resulting in no available DataSources.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check DataSource Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSDS for DataSource maintenance) and verify that the DataSources are correctly configured and active.
  Ensure that the DataSources are assigned to the correct InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DataSources. Check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check Filters:
  
  Review any filters that may be applied during the content generation process. Adjust them if they are too restrictive.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Recreate DataSources:
  
  If the DataSources are missing or corrupted, consider recreating them or reactivating them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSDS (DataSource maintenance), SLG1 (Application Log), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking DataSource definitions.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ESH or BI content generation for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.