How To Fix WS_TOOL263 - &1 WEBIs checked, &2 WEBIs with inconsitent entries in table VEPCROSSREF

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_TOOL - Message Class for Web Services and Virtual Endpoints

• Message number: 263

• Message text: &1 WEBIs checked, &2 WEBIs with inconsitent entries in table VEPCROSSREF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL263 - &1 WEBIs checked, &2 WEBIs with inconsitent entries in table VEPCROSSREF ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WS_TOOL263:
  
  SAP Error Message: WS_TOOL263
  Message Text:
  &1 WEBIs checked, &2 WEBIs with inconsistent entries in table VEPCROSSREF
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during the consistency check of Web Intelligence (WebI) documents in SAP BusinessObjects (BO) when the system finds inconsistent or corrupted entries in the VEPCROSSREF table.
  
  VEPCROSSREF is a database table used by SAP BusinessObjects to maintain cross-references between WebI documents and their associated universes, queries, or other metadata.
  Inconsistencies in this table mean that some WebI documents have references that do not match or are corrupted, possibly due to:
  Incomplete or failed migration/upgrade processes.
  Manual changes or deletions in the repository or database.
  System crashes or unexpected shutdowns during document processing.
  Bugs in earlier versions of SAP BO or WebI.
  
  
  
  
  Impact
  
  WebI documents with inconsistent entries may fail to open, refresh, or execute properly.
  Reports may show errors or missing data.
  The integrity of the WebI repository is compromised, affecting report stability.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Identify the