How To Fix DBMAN020 - Metadata error occurred in &1 &2: &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Metadata error occurred in &1 &2: &3

What causes this issue?

This error is an internal BW error. An error was determined when
accessing BW metadata.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN020 - Metadata error occurred in &1 &2: &3 ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN020 indicates that a metadata error has occurred in the database. This error can arise from various issues related to the database management system (DBMS) or the SAP application itself. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Database Corruption: There may be corruption in the database metadata, which can prevent the system from accessing or interpreting the data correctly.
  Inconsistent Database State: The database might be in an inconsistent state due to failed transactions or improper shutdowns.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a mismatch between the SAP application version and the database version, leading to compatibility issues.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the database or SAP system can lead to metadata errors.
  Missing Objects: Required database objects (like tables, indexes, etc.) may be missing or not properly defined.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access or