How To Fix 42611 - The meta data for physical object class &1 could not be read

42611 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 611

• Message text: The meta data for physical object class &1 could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42611 - The meta data for physical object class &1 could not be read ?

  The SAP error message 42611, which states "The meta data for physical object class &1 could not be read," typically indicates an issue with the metadata associated with a specific object class in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when working with data models, object classes, or during system upgrades and migrations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Corrupted Metadata: The metadata for the specified object class may be missing or corrupted in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the metadata for the specified object class.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the metadata from being read correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the object class was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to incomplete or incorrect metadata.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent the