How To Fix RSOD176 - Connection area BI is inconsistent and cannot be activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOD - Messages for Document Link

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Connection area BI is inconsistent and cannot be activated

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

What causes this issue?

Connection area BW still contains links to obsolete document classes
BW_LO_HIER and BW_PH_HIER.

System Response

The correct root directory cannot be entered for transported documents.
Documents cannot be accessed using HTTP(S) or WEBDAV.

How to fix this error?

Repair connection area BW in DMWB under document area BW. Delete all
instances of document class BW_LO_HIER and BW_PH_HIER. Activate the
connection area again.
Afterwards, you have to repair the documents again and enter the correct
root directory. To do this, execute transaction RSRV. Choose "All
Elementary Tests" -> "Documents" -> "Check Root Directories - Existence
and Assignment of All Documents".

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 RSOD176 - Connection area BI is inconsistent and cannot be activated ?

  The SAP error message RSOD176 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the connection area of the Business Intelligence (BI) system, which prevents it from being activated. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI systems when there are issues with the data model, data sources, or other related components.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Data Model: Changes made to InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or other data model components that are not properly reflected in the connection area.
  Missing or Incorrect Metadata: Metadata inconsistencies due to changes in the underlying data sources or InfoProviders.
  Transport Issues: Problems arising from transporting objects between different systems (e.g., development to production) that lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Source Issues: Problems with the data sources that are linked to the connection area, such as missing or incorrectly configured data sources.
  Version Mismatch: Different versions of objects in the BI system that are not compatible with each other.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Use transaction RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Navigate to the relevant InfoProvider or InfoObject and check for inconsistencies.
  Use the "Check" function to identify any issues.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Connection Area:
  
  If the connection area is corrupted, you may need to rebuild it. This can be done by deleting the connection area and recreating it.
  Ensure that all related objects are correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Objects:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for errors.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  
  
  Activate Objects:
  
  Activate all related objects in the Data Warehousing Workbench. Sometimes, activating the InfoProvider or InfoObject can resolve the inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Check Data Sources:
  
  Verify that all data sources linked to the connection area are correctly configured and active.
  Check for any changes in the underlying data sources that may have caused the inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, restarting the SAP system or the relevant services may help resolve temporary inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSD3: InfoProvider Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes related to your specific version of SAP BW/BI for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing and troubleshooting BI connection areas.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.