How To Fix RIN213 - Filename of instance profile could not be determined for server &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RIN - RSCPINST

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Filename of instance profile could not be determined for server &1

What causes this issue?

The check for obsolete profile parameters could not determine the
filename of the instance profile.

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:
zcsa/installed_languages
install/codepage/appl_server
abap/import_char_conversion
install/collate/active
abap/locale_all/needed
abap/set_text_env_at_new_mode
rscp/TCP0B
install/codepage/db/transp
install/codepage/db/non_transp
install/codepage/FRONT_CONVERSION
install/codepage/MNLS_CONVERSION
The following parameters are reserved for emergency use only and should
be removed under normal operation:
abap/set_textenv/ignore_errors
abap/set_textenv/skip_all
abap/locale_ctype
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 RIN213 - Filename of instance profile could not be determined for server &1 ?

  The SAP error message RIN213, which states "Filename of instance profile could not be determined for server &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP NetWeaver or SAP Application Server environments. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate the instance profile file for the specified server instance.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Profile Path: The instance profile file may not exist in the expected directory, or the path to the profile may be incorrectly configured.
  Incorrect Instance Configuration: The instance may not be properly configured in the SAP system, leading to issues in locating the profile.
  File System Issues: There may be file system permissions or access issues preventing the SAP system from reading the profile file.
  Environment Variables: The environment variables that define the profile paths may not be set correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Profile Path:
  
  Verify that the instance profile file exists in the expected directory (usually under the INSTANCE directory in the SAP directory structure).
  The profile files are typically located in the \usr\sap\<SID>\SYS\profile directory.
  
  
  
  Review Instance Configuration:
  
  Use transaction RZ10 to check the instance profile settings. Ensure that the instance is correctly configured and that the profile is correctly assigned to the instance.
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user under which the SAP system is running has the necessary permissions to access the profile files. Check the file system permissions for the profile directory.
  
  
  
  Environment Variables:
  
  Check the environment variables (like SAP_PROFILE) to ensure they are set correctly. You can do this by checking the startup scripts or the system environment settings.
  
  
  
  Restart the Instance:
  
  Sometimes, simply restarting the SAP instance can resolve temporary issues related to file access or configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the developer trace files (dev_* files) and the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for your specific version of SAP NetWeaver or Application Server for more detailed troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RIN213 error message.