How To Fix WEBI_CHECKS028 - Serv. Def. &1, wrong unexpected entry in table &2: &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBI_CHECKS - WEBI Checks

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Serv. Def. &1, wrong unexpected entry in table &2: &3

What causes this issue?

Service Definition &v1& is inconsitent.
A wrong (unexpected) entry was found in table &v2& for key &v3&

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message might be incomplete (cut off).
Run report <DS:REPN.WEBI_CHECK_REPAIR>WEBI_CHECK_REPAIR</> for &V1& to
get the complete error message and 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.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBI_CHECKS028 - Serv. Def. &1, wrong unexpected entry in table &2: &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WEBI_CHECKS028 Serv. Def. &1, wrong unexpected entry in table &2: &3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence (WebI) when there is an unexpected or invalid entry found in a specific internal table related to a service definition (Serv. Def.). The placeholders represent:
  
  &1 = Service Definition name or identifier
  &2 = Table name where the unexpected entry was found
  &3 = The unexpected entry or value itself
  
  The error indicates that during the processing or validation of a service definition, the system encountered an entry in a table that it did not expect or that violates the expected data structure or constraints.
  Common causes include:
  
  Corruption or inconsistency in the WebI service definition metadata.
  Manual or programmatic changes to internal tables or metadata that are not aligned with the expected schema.
  Version incompatibilities or patch-level mismatches causing metadata inconsistencies.
  Issues during upgrade or migration of WebI reports or services.
  Bugs in the WebI processing engine or SDK.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Identify the Service Definition and Table:
  
  Check the error message details to identify which service definition (&1) and which table (&2) contains the unexpected entry (&3).
  This helps narrow down the scope of the problem.
  
  
  
  Check for Metadata Corruption:
  
  Use the Central Management Console (CMC) or BI Launchpad to check the integrity of the affected WebI reports or services.
  Try to open and refresh the affected WebI documents to see if the error reproduces.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Repair the Service Definition:
  
  If possible, recreate the service definition or the affected WebI document.
  Export the report, delete the corrupted version, and re-import it.
  
  
  
  Apply Latest Patches / Support Packs:
  
  Check SAP Notes and apply any relevant patches or support packs for your SAP BusinessObjects version.
  Sometimes, this error is caused by known bugs fixed in later patches.
  
  
  
  Check for SDK or Custom Code Issues:
  
  If you are using SDK or custom extensions that manipulate WebI service definitions or metadata, review the code for correctness.
  Ensure that any programmatic changes conform to the expected data structures.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for the error code WEBI_CHECKS028 or related keywords.
  If no public notes are available, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing the full error message and context.
  
  
  
  Backup and Restore:
  
  If the problem is due to recent changes, consider restoring from a backup before the issue appeared.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence (WebI): The error is related to the internal processing of WebI service definitions.
  SAP Notes: Always check for SAP Notes related to WebI errors and metadata issues.
  BI Platform Version: Ensure your BI platform and WebI versions are compatible and up to date.
  Logs: Review WebI Processing Server logs and CMS logs for more detailed error traces.
  SDK Documentation: If using SDK, refer to the WebI SDK documentation for correct handling of service definitions.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WEBI_CHECKS028 Serv. Def. &1, wrong unexpected entry in table &2: &3
  
  
  Cause
  Unexpected or invalid entry in WebI service definition metadata table
  
  
  Solution
  Identify affected service/table, check metadata integrity, recreate service, apply patches, review SDK code, consult SAP Notes
  
  
  Related Info
  WebI metadata, BI platform version, SAP Notes, WebI SDK, logs
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact values of &1, &2, and &3, I can help you further narrow down the issue.