How To Fix WEBI_CHECKS118 - Consistency of Service Definitions (UDDI Classifications SAP)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBI_CHECKS - WEBI Checks

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Consistency of Service Definitions (UDDI Classifications SAP)

What causes this issue?

The purpose of this check is to report inconsistencies in UDDI
Classifications SAP of Service Definitions (table ERCLASS_SAP).

System Response

Inconsistent entries are reported.

How to fix this error?

Use Report <DS:REPN.WEBI_REPAIR>WEBI_REPAIR</> to repair the service
definition (<DS:RE.WEBI_REPAIR>report documentation</> ).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBI_CHECKS118 - Consistency of Service Definitions (UDDI Classifications SAP) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WEBI_CHECKS118 Consistency of Service Definitions (UDDI Classifications SAP)
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence (WebI) or SAP NetWeaver when there is an inconsistency or mismatch in the UDDI (Universal Description, Discovery, and Integration) service definitions or classifications related to SAP services.
  Specifically, the error indicates that the UDDI service definitions stored in the SAP system or the WebI environment are inconsistent or corrupted. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete service registration in the UDDI repository.
  Mismatched or missing classification entries for SAP services in the UDDI.
  Issues during system upgrade or patching that affect service metadata.
  Manual changes or inconsistencies in the UDDI entries.
  Problems with the SAP NetWeaver UDDI registry or the Web Services runtime environment.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WEBI_CHECKS118 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check UDDI Service Definitions:
  
  Verify the UDDI entries for SAP services in the UDDI registry.
  Ensure that all required classifications for SAP services are present and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Re-register or Refresh Services:
  
  Use SAP transaction codes such as SICF (for Internet services) or SOAMANAGER (for Web Service configuration) to check and re-register the affected services.
  In some cases, re-registering the services in the UDDI repository can fix inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check WebI and BI Platform Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs in SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, verify the connection and configuration to the SAP backend.
  Ensure that the BI platform and WebI servers are properly configured to communicate with the SAP system and that the UDDI service metadata is synchronized.
  
  
  
  Apply Relevant SAP Notes and Patches:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WEBI_CHECKS118 or UDDI service inconsistencies.
  Apply any recommended patches or corrections provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache and Restart Services:
  
  Sometimes, cached metadata can cause inconsistencies.
  Clear the cache related to Web Services and UDDI metadata.
  Restart the SAP NetWeaver services or the BI platform services as needed.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs and Traces:
  
  Review system logs (SM21), Web Service traces, and UDDI logs for more detailed error information.
  This can help pinpoint the exact service or classification causing the problem.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  UDDI (Universal Description, Discovery, and Integration):
  
  A platform-independent, XML-based registry for businesses to list themselves on the internet and discover each other, used in SAP for managing Web Services metadata.
  
  
  SAP Transactions:
  
  SICF - Maintain and activate Internet services.
  SOAMANAGER - Web Service configuration and administration.
  SPRO - Customizing for Web Services and UDDI settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and KB Articles:
  
  Always check the SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WebI, UDDI, and service definitions.
  
  
  Web Intelligence (WebI):
  
  A reporting tool in SAP BusinessObjects suite that may rely on consistent service definitions for data connectivity.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information for further analysis.