How To Fix RSAR401 - No content-compatible objects selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 401

• Message text: No content-compatible objects selected

What causes this issue?

No BI Content can be generated since no content-compatible objects are s
elected.
InfoSources for external data are not content-compatible.

How to fix this error?

Select content-compatible objects.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR401 - No content-compatible objects selected ?

  The SAP error message RSAR401 No content-compatible objects selected typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to execute a data transfer process (DTP) or a data load, and the system cannot find any objects that are compatible with the content being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Data Sources: The data source or the target object (like InfoProvider, DSO, or InfoCube) may not be compatible with the data being loaded. This can happen if the structure of the data source does not match the structure of the target object.
  Missing or Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined in the DTP or data load process may not match any available data, leading to no objects being selected.
  Data Source Not Activated: The data source might not be activated or might not have been properly set up in the BW system.
  Incorrect Transformation: If there is a transformation involved, it may not be correctly defined or may not map the fields properly between the source and target.
  Data Source Filters: Filters applied in the DTP or transformation may be too restrictive, resulting in no data being selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Compatibility: Ensure that the data source and target object are compatible. Verify that the fields in the data source match the fields in the target object in terms of data types and structure.
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria in the DTP or data load process. Make sure that they are set correctly and that they will yield data.
  Activate Data Source: If the data source is not activated, activate it in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Validate Transformation: If a transformation is used, validate it to ensure that it is correctly mapping the fields from the source to the target.
  Check Filters: Review any filters applied in the DTP or transformation. Adjust them if they are too restrictive.
  Test Data Source: Use transaction RSA3 to test the data source and ensure that it returns data as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSA3: Test Data Source
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on data transfer processes and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSAR401 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.