How To Fix WEBI_CHECKS040 - Cannot check Service Definition &1 (Service Variants not supported)

WEBI_CHECKS040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBI_CHECKS - WEBI Checks

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Cannot check Service Definition &1 (Service Variants not supported)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBI_CHECKS040 - Cannot check Service Definition &1 (Service Variants not supported) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WEBI_CHECKS040 Cannot check Service Definition &1 (Service Variants not supported)
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence (WebI) when the system attempts to check or validate a service definition that includes service variants, which are not supported in the current context or version.
  
  Service Variants refer to different versions or configurations of a service definition.
  The WebI engine or the platform component involved does not support these variants, leading to the failure.
  This can happen during report execution, service validation, or when integrating with certain SAP services or data sources that define multiple service variants.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  The error message indicates that the system cannot process or validate the service definition because it contains variants.
  This is often related to the underlying SAP NetWeaver Gateway services or OData services used as data sources in WebI reports.
  The WebI environment expects a single, consistent service definition without variants.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Service Definition:
  
  Review the service definition referenced in