How To Fix ACMDT_OBJSTATUS149 - DCL source has no or an inconsistent metadata entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACMDT_OBJSTATUS - ACM: Messages for the Object-Status of Designtime-Objects

• Message number: 149

• Message text: DCL source has no or an inconsistent metadata entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACMDT_OBJSTATUS149 - DCL source has no or an inconsistent metadata entry ?

  The SAP error message ACMDT_OBJSTATUS149 indicates that there is an issue with the metadata entry for a Data Collection Layer (DCL) source. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid or consistent metadata entry for the specified DCL source, which can hinder data processing or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Metadata: The DCL source may not have been properly defined in the system, leading to a lack of metadata.
  Inconsistent Metadata: The metadata entry may exist but could be corrupted or inconsistent, causing the system to reject it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the DCL setup or related components that prevent the system from recognizing the metadata.
  Transport Issues: If the DCL source was transported from another system, the transport might not have included all necessary metadata entries.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that affect the retrieval of metadata.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Metadata Configuration:
  
  Verify that the DCL source is correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that all necessary metadata entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Recreate Metadata:
  
  If the metadata is missing or inconsistent, consider recreating it. This may involve re-importing or redefining the DCL source.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the DCL source was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the database to identify and resolve any underlying issues that may affect metadata retrieval.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to DCL and metadata management for specific guidance on resolving this error.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including any relevant logs or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to DCL and metadata issues. These notes may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and others that may help in managing metadata.
  System Logs: Review system logs (SM21) and application logs (SLG1) for additional context around the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the ACMDT_OBJSTATUS149 error and implement a suitable solution.