How To Fix WEBI_CHECKS013 - Obsolete data for Service Definition &1 in table WSHEADER_DARK

WEBI_CHECKS013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBI_CHECKS - WEBI Checks

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Obsolete data for Service Definition &1 in table WSHEADER_DARK

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBI_CHECKS013 - Obsolete data for Service Definition &1 in table WSHEADER_DARK ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  Error Message:
  WEBI_CHECKS013: Obsolete data for Service Definition &1 in table WSHEADER_DARK
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence (WebI) when the system detects that there is obsolete or inconsistent data related to a Service Definition stored in the internal table WSHEADER_DARK. The WSHEADER_DARK table holds metadata about WebI documents and their service definitions.
  Possible reasons include:
  
  The WebI document or its service definition has been updated or deleted, but some old references or cached data still exist.
  Corruption or inconsistency in the repository or CMS database.
  A mismatch between the WebI document version and the service definition version.
  Incomplete or failed upgrade or patching process of the BI platform.
  Cache or temporary data not properly refreshed.
  
  
  Impact:
  
  The WebI document may fail to open or refresh.
  Users may encounter errors when trying to run or schedule reports.
  Inconsistent or outdated data may be displayed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Clear Cache and Restart Services:
  
  Clear the Web