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


RSOD176 - Overview

  • 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

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  • 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:
    
    
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