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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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  This error typically occurs in SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence (WebI) when the system detects that there is obsolete or inconsistent data related to a Service Definition stored in the internal table WSHEADER_DARK.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  Inconsistent or outdated data may be displayed.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 Intelligence Processing Server cache.
  Restart the BI platform services (CMS, WebI Processing Server, etc.).
  This often resolves issues caused by stale or cached data.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Repair the WebI Document:
  
  Open the affected WebI document in the Web Intelligence Rich Client or Web interface.
  Save a copy or refresh the document to regenerate the service definition.
  If the document is corrupted, recreate it if possible.
  
  
  
  Check and Repair Repository:
  
  Use the Adaptive Job Server or CMS database tools to check for inconsistencies.
  Run repository repair or consistency check tools if available.
  
  
  
  Upgrade or Patch:
  
  Ensure that your SAP BI platform and WebI components are fully patched and up to date.
  Sometimes, this error is fixed in newer patches or support packs.
  
  
  
  Delete Obsolete Entries:
  
  If you have access to the CMS database (not generally recommended without SAP support), obsolete entries in WSHEADER_DARK can be cleaned up.
  Important: Direct database manipulation is risky and should only be done under SAP guidance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WEBI_CHECKS013 or WSHEADER_DARK.
  Contact SAP Support if the problem persists, providing logs and system details.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  WSHEADER_DARK Table: Internal table used by Web Intelligence to store service definition metadata.
  Service Definition: Defines the structure and metadata of a WebI document, including queries, data providers, and report layout.
  WebI Processing Server: Component responsible for processing WebI documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to this error.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Obsolete or inconsistent service definition data in WSHEADER_DARK table.
  
  
  Effect
  WebI document errors, failure to open or refresh reports.
  
  
  Solution
  Clear cache, restart services, refresh or recreate WebI document, apply patches, contact SAP.
  
  
  Precautions
  Avoid direct DB changes without SAP support; always backup before changes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., BI platform version, recent changes), I can help tailor the solution further.