How To Fix APJ_FW004 - Metadata of report &1 is invalid

APJ_FW004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APJ_FW - Application jobs framework messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Metadata of report &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APJ_FW004 - Metadata of report &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message APJ_FW004, which states that "Metadata of report &1 is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BusinessObjects when there is an issue with the metadata associated with a report or a data model. This can happen for various reasons, including changes in the underlying data source, issues with the report configuration, or corruption in the metadata.
  Causes:
  
  Changes in Data Source: If the underlying data source has been modified (e.g., fields added, removed, or renamed), the report may not be able to access the required metadata.
  Corrupted Metadata: The metadata for the report may have become corrupted due to system errors or improper updates.
  Version Mismatch: If the report was created in a different version of the software or if there are compatibility issues between different components of the SAP system.
  Missing Dependencies: The report may rely on other objects (like data models or queries)