How To Fix /CFG/CTXE_MSG823 - Metadata field denoting object reference for table &1 was not found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/CTXE_MSG -

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Metadata field denoting object reference for table &1 was not found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/CTXE_MSG823 - Metadata field denoting object reference for table &1 was not found. ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/CTXE_MSG823 indicates that there is a problem with a metadata field that is supposed to denote an object reference for a specific table (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of configuration or data modeling, particularly when working with SAP's data services or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Metadata: The most common cause of this error is that the metadata for the specified table is either missing or not properly defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings that link the metadata to the actual data objects.
  Transport Issues: If the table or its metadata was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing references.
  Database Changes: Changes in the underlying database schema that are not reflected in the metadata can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Metadata Definition: Verify that the metadata for the specified