How To Fix WEBI_CHECKS029 - Serv. Def. &1 refers to non existing OTR text (concept &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBI_CHECKS - WEBI Checks

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Serv. Def. &1 refers to non existing OTR text (concept &2)

What causes this issue?

Service Definition &v1& is inconsistent. It refers to non existing OTR
text (concept &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?

Check and update description and long text of the Service Definition and
re-activate Service Definition.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBI_CHECKS029 - Serv. Def. &1 refers to non existing OTR text (concept &2) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WEBI_CHECKS029 Serv. Def. &1 refers to non existing OTR text (concept &2)
  typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence (WebI) reports, especially when dealing with multilingual text or translations stored in OTR (Online Text Repository).
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that a Service Definition (Serv. Def. &1) in the WebI report or its underlying universe references an OTR text (concept &2) that does not exist in the OTR repository.
  OTR texts are used in SAP to store multilingual texts for objects such as universe objects, prompts, or service definitions.
  This usually happens when:
  
  The referenced OTR text was deleted or never created.
  The universe or WebI document references an OTR text ID that is invalid or missing.
  There is a mismatch between the universe and the OTR repository.
  Transport or migration issues caused missing OTR entries.
  The system or client language settings do not match the available OTR texts.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Universe and OTR Texts:
  
  Open the universe in the Universe Design Tool (UDT) or Information Design Tool (IDT).
  Identify the service definition or object that references the missing OTR text.
  Verify if the OTR text exists for the referenced concept.
  If missing, recreate or import the required OTR texts.
  
  
  
  Synchronize OTR Texts:
  
  Use transaction SE63 in SAP GUI to check and maintain OTR texts.
  Ensure that the OTR texts for the relevant language and object exist.
  If missing, create or import the necessary translations.
  
  
  
  Check Transport and Migration:
  
  If the universe or WebI report was transported from another system, verify that OTR texts were included in the transport.
  Re-import or manually add missing OTR texts if necessary.
  
  
  
  Adjust Language Settings:
  
  Confirm that the system/client language matches the available OTR texts.
  If the language is not supported, add the required translations.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Refresh the Universe:
  
  Sometimes, refreshing or rebuilding the universe can help re-establish correct references.
  
  
  
  Check WebI Document:
  
  If the error occurs during report execution, check if the WebI document references any objects with missing OTR texts.
  Recreate or update the document to remove invalid references.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  OTR (Online Text Repository): SAP's repository for storing multilingual texts for various objects.
  Transaction SE63: Used to maintain translations and OTR texts.
  Universe Design Tool (UDT) / Information Design Tool (IDT): Tools to design and maintain universes.
  SAP Notes and KBAs: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WEBI_CHECKS029 or OTR text issues.
  SAP BusinessObjects Documentation: For details on multilingual support and OTR usage.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WEBI_CHECKS029 Serv. Def. &1 refers to non existing OTR text (concept &2)
  
  
  Cause
  Reference to a non-existing or missing OTR text in a service definition or universe object
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and recreate missing OTR texts via SE63, synchronize universe and OTR, check transports, adjust language settings
  
  
  Tools
  SE63, UDT/IDT, SAP Support Portal
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the universe, language settings, and the context in which the error occurs (design time, runtime, transport, etc.).