How To Fix WEBI_CHECKS041 - Serv. Def. &1: Parameter &2 has an invalid Default Value &3 (&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBI_CHECKS - WEBI Checks

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Serv. Def. &1: Parameter &2 has an invalid Default Value &3 (&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBI_CHECKS041 - Serv. Def. &1: Parameter &2 has an invalid Default Value &3 (&4) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WEBI_CHECKS041 Serv. Def. &1: Parameter &2 has an invalid Default Value &3 (&4)
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence (WebI) when a report or query contains a parameter with a default value that is not valid or does not conform to the expected data type or allowed values defined in the universe or query panel.
  
  &1: The service definition or report name.
  &2: The parameter name.
  &3: The invalid default value assigned to the parameter.
  &4: Additional info, often the reason why the default value is invalid (e.g., data type mismatch, value not in the list of allowed values).
  
  Common causes include:
  
  The default value set for a prompt parameter is not compatible with the parameter’s data type.
  The default value is not part of the allowed list of values (e.g., for a prompt with a restricted list).
  The universe or query has changed, and the default value no longer exists or is valid.
  The parameter expects a date, but the default value is a string or an incorrectly formatted date.
  The default value is empty or null when a value is required.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Parameter Definition:
  
  Open the WebI report or the query panel.
  Identify the parameter (&2) mentioned in the error.
  Verify the data type of the parameter (string, number, date, etc.).
  
  
  
  Validate the Default Value:
  
  Check the default value (&3) assigned to the parameter.
  Ensure it matches the expected data type.
  If the parameter has a restricted list of values, confirm the default value is included in that list.
  
  
  
  Update or Remove the Default Value:
  
  If the default value is invalid, correct it to a valid value.
  If unsure, remove the default value so the user is prompted to enter a valid value at runtime.
  
  
  
  Check Universe Changes:
  
  If the universe or data source has been modified recently, verify that the parameter and its default value are still valid.
  Re-publish or update the universe if necessary.
  
  
  
  Test the Report:
  
  After making corrections, run the report again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common when reports are migrated between environments or when universes are updated without synchronizing dependent reports.
  Always ensure that prompt parameters have valid default values, especially when using cascading prompts or restricted lists.
  If the parameter is a date, ensure the default value is in the correct format expected by the system (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD).
  Check for any localization or regional settings that might affect date or number formats.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Parameter default value is invalid (wrong type, not in allowed values, or outdated).
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct the default value to match parameter definition or remove it.
  
  
  Related Info
  Check universe changes, data types, prompt restrictions, and format of default values.
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific report or universe, providing the exact parameter name, default value, and context will help in troubleshooting further.