How To Fix ES033 - Inconsistency in Repository Information System; inform SAP

ES033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ES - ABAP Workbench: Repository Information System

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Inconsistency in Repository Information System; inform SAP

What causes this issue?

There is an inconsistency in the Repository Information System.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Describe the dialog flow and report the error to the SAP hotline.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ES033 - Details

• The SAP error message ES033, which indicates "Inconsistency in Repository Information System; inform SAP," typically arises due to inconsistencies in the SAP system's repository, particularly in the data dictionary or other repository objects. This can occur for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Transport Errors: Issues during the transport of objects between systems can lead to inconsistencies.
  Manual Changes: Direct changes made to the database or repository objects outside of the standard SAP transport mechanism can cause discrepancies.
  System Upgrades: Inconsistencies may arise during system upgrades or patches if not all objects are properly updated.
  Database Issues: Corruption or issues within the database can also lead to repository inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Transport Errors: Review the transport logs to identify any errors that occurred during the transport of objects. If errors are found, you may need to re-transport the affected objects.
  Use Transaction SE11: Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the objects that are causing the inconsistency. You