How To Fix RIN212 - Default profile &1 of the system could not be read.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RIN - RSCPINST

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Default profile &1 of the system could not be read.

What causes this issue?

The check for obsolete profile parameters failed to read the default
profile of the 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?

For the affected server check the default 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RIN212 - Default profile &1 of the system could not be read. ?

  The SAP error message RIN212, which states "Default profile &1 of the system could not be read," typically indicates that the system is unable to access or read the default profile specified in the configuration. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Profile Missing: The default profile specified in the system configuration may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process trying to access the profile may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Corruption: The profile file may be corrupted or improperly configured.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the system configuration that prevent the profile from being read.
  Transport Issues: If the profile was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code RZ10 to check if the default profile exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access the profile. You can check user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Profile Configuration:
  
  If the profile exists, check its configuration for any errors. You can do this in transaction RZ10 by selecting the profile and reviewing its parameters.
  
  
  
  Check for Corruption:
  
  If you suspect the profile is corrupted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Transport Logs:
  
  If the profile was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may help resolve temporary issues related to profile reading.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RZ10: Profile maintenance
  SU01: User maintenance
  ST22: Dump analysis (to check for any related dumps)
  SM21: System log (to check for any related system messages)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to system profiles and configuration for more detailed information on how profiles are managed within SAP systems.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.