Data template not found error

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Symptoms

In the Sitecore XM topology, you’re getting errors like the one below when installing Coveo for Sitecore or when using the Content Editor.

Data template '{SOME_ITEM_ID}' not found for item '/sitecore/system/Settings/Analytics/REST/OF/THE/PATH' in 'master' database.

Cause

Coveo for Sitecore includes Coveo analytics items that rely on templates present in the Sitecore XP topology, but not in the Sitecore XM topology.

Resolution

This is the expected behavior in the Sitecore XM topology. It has no impact on the functionality of Coveo for Sitecore.