How To Fix WS_TOOL264 - &1 WEBIs checked, entries in table VEPCROSSREF of &2 WEBIs repaired

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 264

• Message text: &1 WEBIs checked, entries in table VEPCROSSREF of &2 WEBIs repaired

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL264 - &1 WEBIs checked, entries in table VEPCROSSREF of &2 WEBIs repaired ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_TOOL264 &1 WEBIs checked, entries in table VEPCROSSREF of &2 WEBIs repaired
  
  1. Cause:
  This message typically appears during the execution of a consistency check or repair tool related to Web Intelligence (WebI) documents in SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BI platform integrated with SAP BW.
  
  
  Context:
  
  The message indicates that the system has checked a certain number (&1) of Web Intelligence documents (WEBIs) and found inconsistencies or corrupt entries in the cross-reference table VEPCROSSREF for another number (&2) of WEBIs.
  
  
  VEPCROSSREF Table:
  
  This table stores cross-reference information between WebI documents and their underlying data providers or queries. It is used to maintain the integrity and mapping of WebI documents to their data sources.
  
  
  Cause of the error:  
  
  Inconsistencies or corrupt entries in the VEPCROSSREF table, possibly due to:
  
  Incomplete or failed document updates.
  Manual changes or deletions in the database.
  System crashes or interruptions during document processing.
  Migration or upgrade issues.
  
  
  These inconsistencies can cause WebI documents to malfunction or fail to refresh properly.
  
  
  
  
  2. Solution:
  
  
  Automatic Repair:
  
  The message indicates that the tool has repaired the entries in the VEPCROSSREF table for the affected WebI documents. This is usually part of a standard repair or consistency check process.
  
  
  Steps to resolve or prevent the issue:
  
  
  Run the WebI consistency check and repair tool:  
  
  Use transaction or tool provided by SAP (e.g., RSWBO_CHECK or similar) to check and repair WebI documents.
  This tool scans WebI documents and their metadata, repairing cross-reference inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Backup:  
  
  Always take a backup of your BI repository and database before running repair tools.
  
  
  
  Check for system or upgrade issues:  
  
  Review recent system changes, upgrades, or patches that might have caused inconsistencies.
  Apply relevant SAP Notes or patches if available.
  
  
  
  Monitor WebI document health:  
  
  Regularly monitor WebI documents for refresh or execution errors.
  Schedule periodic consistency checks.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:  
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to VEPCROSSREF or WebI document repair.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Table VEPCROSSREF:  
  
  Stores cross-reference data between WebI documents and their data providers.
  Critical for document refresh and query execution.
  
  
  
  Web Intelligence (WebI):  
  
  A reporting tool in SAP BusinessObjects suite.
  Relies on metadata and cross-reference tables for document integrity.
  
  
  
  Common Transactions/Tools:
  
  RSWBO_CHECK or similar tools for WebI consistency.
  BI platform management console for document management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Notes for known issues with WebI document consistency.
  Example SAP Note: 000123456 (hypothetical) for VEPCROSSREF repair.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Inconsistencies or corrupt entries in VEPCROSSREF table for WebI documents.
  
  
  Effect
  WebI documents may fail to refresh or execute properly.
  
  
  Solution
  Run WebI consistency check and repair tool to fix VEPCROSSREF entries.
  
  
  Prevention
  Regular monitoring, backups, and applying SAP patches/notes.
  
  
  Related
  VEPCROSSREF table, Web Intelligence documents, SAP BI platform tools.
  
  
  
  
  If you need specific instructions on how to run the repair tool or further troubleshooting steps, please provide your SAP system version and BI platform details.