How To Fix WEBI_CHECKS017 - Service Definition &1 refers to non existing Function Module &2

WEBI_CHECKS017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBI_CHECKS - WEBI Checks

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Service Definition &1 refers to non existing Function Module &2

What causes this issue?

Service Definition &V1& is inconsitent.
It refers to non existing Function Module &V2&

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Adjust Service Definition manually to no longer refer Function Module
&V2&.
Run report <DS:REPN.WEBI_CHECK_REPAIR>WEBI_CHECK_REPAIR</> for &V1& to
check for further inconsitency within the same service definition (
<DS:RE.WEBI_CHECK_REPAIR>report documentation</> ).
Use Report <DS:REPN.WEBI_REPAIR>WEBI_REPAIR</> to repair the service
definition (<DS:RE.WEBI_REPAIR>report documentation</> ) directly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBI_CHECKS017 - Service Definition &1 refers to non existing Function Module &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  Error Message
  WEBI_CHECKS017: Service Definition &1 refers to non existing Function Module &2
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a Service Definition in SAP BusinessObjects (typically related to Web Intelligence or BI platform services) references a Function Module that does not exist or is not available in the SAP backend system.
  
  The Service Definition is a configuration object that defines which function modules are called for certain operations.
  The referenced Function Module (&2) might have been deleted, renamed, or not properly transported to the system.
  There could be a mismatch between the SAP BusinessObjects system and the SAP backend system (e.g., ECC or S/4HANA), causing the function module to be missing.
  Sometimes, this can happen after system upgrades, patches, or incomplete transports.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Verify the Function Module Exists:
  
  Use transaction SE37 in the SAP backend system.
  Enter the function module name (&2) and check if it exists and is active.
  If it does not