How To Fix WEBI_CHECKS023 - Serv, Def. &1, Function &2, Fault &3: missing in VERPFAULT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBI_CHECKS - WEBI Checks

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Serv, Def. &1, Function &2, Fault &3: missing in VERPFAULT

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBI_CHECKS023 - Serv, Def. &1, Function &2, Fault &3: missing in VERPFAULT ?

  The SAP error message:
  WEBI_CHECKS023 Serv, Def. &1, Function &2, Fault &3: missing in VERPFAULT
  typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence (WebI) reports, especially when there is an issue with the underlying service definitions or function calls related to the WebI processing engine.
  
  Cause
  
  
  Missing or corrupted service definition or function: The error indicates that a particular service (Serv), definition (Def), or function (Function) referenced in the WebI processing is missing or not found in the VERPFAULT table or structure. VERPFAULT is an internal table or structure used by the WebI engine to track faults or errors related to service/function calls.
  
  
  Version mismatch or patch issues: This can happen if there is a mismatch between the WebI client and server versions, or if a recent patch/update was applied incorrectly or incompletely, causing some service definitions or functions to be missing.
  
  
  Corrupted WebI installation or repository: If the WebI installation is corrupted or some repository objects are missing, the system may fail to find the required service/function.
  
  
  Custom code or extensions: If custom extensions or SDK-based developments are involved, and they reference services or functions that are not properly registered or available, this error can occur.
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check WebI and BI Platform versions:
  
  Ensure that the WebI client and BI platform server versions are compatible.
  Verify that all patches and support packages are correctly applied.
  
  
  
  Restart WebI Processing Server:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the WebI Processing Server can clear transient issues.
  
  
  
  Check for missing or corrupted files:
  
  Verify the integrity of the WebI installation.
  Reinstall or repair the WebI components if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review custom code or SDK usage:
  
  If custom code is involved, ensure that all referenced services and functions are correctly registered and available.
  Check the SDK documentation for correct usage.
  
  
  
  Check logs for more details:
  
  Review the WebI Processing Server logs and CMS logs for more detailed error messages.
  Look for entries related to the missing service/function.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WEBI_CHECKS023 or similar errors.
  If no public note is available, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing logs and system details.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence (WebI): The tool used for ad-hoc reporting and analysis in SAP BI suite.
  
  
  VERPFAULT: Internal structure/table used by WebI engine to track faults/errors related to service calls.
  
  
  Service and Function Definitions: WebI relies on various services and functions defined in the BI platform; missing definitions can cause runtime errors.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check the latest SAP Notes for patches or known issues related to WebI errors.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact values of &1, &2, and &3 from the error message, more specific guidance can be given.