How To Fix RSWADBACKEND202 - Web template &1 could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADBACKEND - Message for Backend Web-Designtime Operation

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Web template &1 could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADBACKEND202 - Web template &1 could not be read ?

  The SAP error message RSWADBACKEND202 indicates that a web template specified in your request could not be read. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to access or execute a web template that is either missing, incorrectly configured, or has permission issues.
  Causes:
  
  Template Not Found: The specified web template does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary permissions to access the web template.
  Incorrect Configuration: The web template may be incorrectly configured or corrupted.
  Transport Issues: If the template was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  System Issues: There may be issues with the SAP system itself, such as inconsistencies in the database or application server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Template Existence:
  
  Verify that the web template exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSRT for reporting) and checking if the template is listed.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the web template. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the web template. Ensure that all required settings are correctly defined and that there are no missing components.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the template was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the SAP BW system. This can involve running specific transactions or reports that check for inconsistencies in the data or configuration.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Template:
  
  If the template is corrupted or cannot be fixed, consider recreating the web template from scratch.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSRT (for reporting), RSD1 (for InfoObjects), and RSA1 (for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to web templates and reporting in BW for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.