How To Fix CFG_GW_BCW018 - Metadata attribute Content Usage for Dataset &1 is initial/invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFG_GW_BCW -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Metadata attribute Content Usage for Dataset &1 is initial/invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFG_GW_BCW018 - Metadata attribute Content Usage for Dataset &1 is initial/invalid ?

  The SAP error message CFG_GW_BCW018 indicates that there is an issue with the metadata attribute "Content Usage" for a specific dataset in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) or SAP Gateway services, where datasets are expected to have certain metadata attributes defined for proper functionality.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Metadata: The "Content Usage" attribute for the dataset is either not defined (initial) or defined incorrectly (invalid).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the dataset or the associated service that leads to this error.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the dataset, it may not have been updated correctly in the metadata.
  Transport Issues: If the dataset was transported from one system to another, the metadata might not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Metadata Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary or SE80 for