How To Fix R9171 - Component &1 of type &2 has type &3 in remote systems

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Component &1 of type &2 has type &3 in remote systems

What causes this issue?

Within the BI Content system landscape, the system checks whether a quer
y component with the same technical name already exists in another
system and whether it uses the same UID.
In this case, it was found that the technical name &V1& also exists in a
nother system. However, this name has the type &V3&, whereas in this
system, type &V2& must be saved.
List of types:
'REP',,Query
'STR',,Structure
'SEL',,Restricted key figure
'CKF',,Calculated key figure
'VAR',,Variable

System Response

In the system group, the same technical name must only be allocated to t
he same types. You are only allowed to save type &V3& using this name.
The save process failed.

How to fix this error?

You can save using a different name.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9171 - Component &1 of type &2 has type &3 in remote systems ?

  The SAP error message R9171 indicates a mismatch in the component type between the local system and a remote system. This typically occurs during the process of system integration or when trying to access components that are expected to be of a certain type but are found to be of a different type in the remote system.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Version Mismatch: The component in the remote system may be of a different version or type than what is expected by the local system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration discrepancies between the local and remote systems.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, they may not have been applied correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Consistency: The data in the remote system may not be consistent with the expected structure or type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R9171 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Component Versions: Verify that the versions of the components in both the local and remote systems are compatible. If there is a version mismatch, consider upgrading or downgrading the component in one of the systems to match the other.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings in both systems are aligned. This includes checking any relevant settings in transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) or other configuration transactions.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the objects or manually adjust the configurations.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data in both systems. This may involve running specific reports or transactions that can help identify discrepancies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP notes and documentation related to the specific components involved. SAP may have provided specific guidance or patches for known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the component types and any relevant logs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes that can help in diagnosing and resolving issues, such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), and ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  System Logs: Check system logs (SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the R9171 error in your SAP environment.