How To Fix ACM338 - Creation of the metadata of the DCL failed, sy-subrc: &1

ACM338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACM - Message-Class for all ACM functions/exceptions

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Creation of the metadata of the DCL failed, sy-subrc: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM338 - Creation of the metadata of the DCL failed, sy-subrc: &1 ?

  The SAP error message ACM338, which states "Creation of the metadata of the DCL failed, sy-subrc: &1," typically occurs in the context of Data Control Language (DCL) operations in SAP. This error indicates that there was a failure in creating the metadata for a DCL object, and the sy-subrc value provides additional information about the specific error encountered.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the DCL operation may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the metadata.
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints or issues in the underlying database that prevent the creation of the metadata.
  Incorrect DCL Definition: The DCL definition may have errors or inconsistencies that prevent successful execution.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect DCL operations.
  Transport Issues: If the DCL is being transported from one system to another, there may be issues related to the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user