How To Fix RSDME271 - Content type cannot be blank

RSDME271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Content type cannot be blank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME271 - Content type cannot be blank ?

  The SAP error message RSDME271, which states "Content type cannot be blank," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with InfoObjects, especially during the creation or modification of InfoProviders or when loading data into InfoObjects.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Content Type: The content type for an InfoObject or InfoProvider is not specified. This can happen if the InfoObject is not properly defined or if the necessary attributes are not set.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the InfoObject or InfoProvider, leading to the content type not being recognized or set.
  Data Source Issues: If you are trying to load data from a source and the content type is not defined in the data source, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDME271 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Ensure