How To Fix WEBI_CHECKS121 - Consistency of Service Definitions (Associated VI SOAP Extension)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBI_CHECKS - WEBI Checks

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Consistency of Service Definitions (Associated VI SOAP Extension)

What causes this issue?

The purpose of this check is to report inconsistencies in
Associated VI SOAP Extension of Service Definitions (table VEPVISOAPEX).

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBI_CHECKS121 - Consistency of Service Definitions (Associated VI SOAP Extension) ?

  The SAP error message WEBI_CHECKS121: Consistency of Service Definitions (Associated VI SOAP Extension) typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence (WebI) and its integration with web services, particularly when dealing with SOAP extensions or service definitions.
  
  Cause
  
  Inconsistency or mismatch in the SOAP service definitions: The error indicates that there is a consistency problem with the service definitions associated with the Web Intelligence document or the related Web Intelligence processing server.
  This can happen if:
  
  The Web Intelligence processing server's SOAP extensions or service definitions have been changed, corrupted, or are out of sync.
  There is a version mismatch between the WebI server and the SOAP extension or the associated Visual Intelligence (VI) SOAP extension.
  The deployment or configuration of the SOAP services related to WebI is incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  Sometimes, this error arises after patching, upgrading, or modifying the SAP BusinessObjects environment, where the service definitions were not properly updated or synchronized.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check and Synchronize Service Definitions:
  
  Verify that the SOAP extensions and service definitions for Web Intelligence are correctly deployed and consistent across the environment.
  Redeploy or re-import the Web Intelligence service definitions if necessary.
  Use the Central Management Console (CMC) or the SAP BusinessObjects Management Console to check the status of the WebI processing servers and their associated services.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  Restart the Web Intelligence Processing Server and related services to ensure that any cached or stale service definitions are refreshed.
  
  
  
  Patch or Upgrade Consistency:
  
  If the error appeared after an upgrade or patch, ensure that all components are upgraded to compatible versions.
  Reapply patches or perform a repair installation if needed.
  
  
  
  Check Logs for Detailed Errors:
  
  Review the Web Intelligence Processing Server logs and the CMS logs for more detailed error messages that can pinpoint the inconsistency.
  Logs are typically found in the SAP BusinessObjects installation directory under log folders.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Repair the WebI Document:
  
  In some cases, the WebI document itself may have references to outdated or inconsistent service definitions.
  Try recreating the document or refreshing the data source connections.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing logs and environment details.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  SAP Notes and KB Articles:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to Web Intelligence and SOAP service integration.
  Look for notes on WebI processing server errors and service definition consistency.
  
  
  
  Environment:
  
  This error is relevant in SAP BusinessObjects BI platforms where Web Intelligence documents consume or interact with SOAP-based web services.
  It is more common in environments with custom extensions or integrations.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always backup service definitions and configuration before upgrades or patches.
  Maintain version consistency across all SAP BusinessObjects components.
  Regularly monitor server logs and health to catch inconsistencies early.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., SAP BusinessObjects version, recent changes, exact scenario), I can help tailor the troubleshooting steps further.