How To Fix CFD_ARCHIVE014 - Reading metadata of table &1 failed

CFD_ARCHIVE014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_ARCHIVE - Custom Fields: Archive

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Reading metadata of table &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_ARCHIVE014 - Reading metadata of table &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message CFD_ARCHIVE014, which states "Reading metadata of table &1 failed," typically occurs in the context of archiving or data management processes within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to read the metadata of a specified database table.
  Causes:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table (&1) may not exist in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the metadata of the table.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be problems with the database connection, preventing the system from accessing the required metadata.
  Corrupted Metadata: The metadata for the table may be corrupted or inconsistent.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect how metadata is accessed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify that the table specified in the error message actually exists in the database. You can do this by using transaction codes like