How To Fix RIN209 - Instance profile &1 could not be read.

RIN209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RIN - RSCPINST

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Instance profile &1 could not be read.

What causes this issue?

The check for obsolete profile parameters failed to read the instance
profile &V1& . Most likely the RFC connection to the server could not be
established or the filename of the profile is not correctly retrieved.

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?

For the affected server check the profile manually in transaction RZ10
or directly on operating system level for obsolete profile parameters.
The following parameters are obsolete and can be removed from the
instance profile:
<AB>zcsa/installed_languages</>
<AB>install/codepage/appl_server</>
<AB>abap/import_char_conversion</>
<AB>install/collate/active</>
<AB>abap/locale_all/needed</>
<AB>abap/set_text_env_at_new_mode</>
<AB>rscp/TCP0B</>
<AB>install/codepage/db/transp</>
<AB>install/codepage/db/non_transp</>
<AB>install/codepage/FRONT_CONVERSION</>
<AB>install/codepage/MNLS_CONVERSION</>
The following parameters are reserved for emergency use only and should
be removed under normal operation:
<AB>abap/set_textenv/ignore_errors</>
<AB>abap/set_textenv/skip_all</>
<AB>abap/locale_ctype</>
<AB>rdisp/reinitialize_code_page</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RIN209 - Instance profile &1 could not be read. ?

  The SAP error message RIN209, which states "Instance profile &1 could not be read," typically occurs when the SAP system is unable to access or read the specified instance profile. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Profile File Missing: The instance profile file may not exist in the expected directory.
  Incorrect Profile Name: The profile name specified in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled.
  File Permissions: The SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to read the profile file.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the instance or the profile settings in the SAP system.
  File System Issues: There could be underlying file system issues, such as disk corruption or unavailability of the file system where the profile is stored.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Verify that the instance profile file exists in the appropriate directory (usually in the \usr\sap\<SID>\SYS\profile directory).
  Ensure that