How To Fix DDL_REPAIR066 - Inconsistent metadata at &1 (&2)

DDL_REPAIR066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDL_REPAIR - Message Class for Transaction CDS_REPAIR

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Inconsistent metadata at &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDL_REPAIR066 - Inconsistent metadata at &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message DDL_REPAIR066 indicates that there is inconsistent metadata in the database. This typically occurs when there are discrepancies between the database objects and the corresponding metadata in the SAP system. The error message format usually includes placeholders like &1 and &2, which represent specific database objects or details about the inconsistency.
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Changes: Manual changes to the database schema (like adding, modifying, or deleting tables or columns) without updating the corresponding metadata in SAP.
  Transport Issues: Problems during the transport of objects from one system to another can lead to inconsistencies.
  System Upgrades: Inconsistencies can arise during system upgrades if the upgrade process does not complete successfully.
  Corrupted Metadata: Corruption in the metadata due to system crashes or other unforeseen issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Metadata: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility) to check the metadata for the specified object.
  Repair the Metadata: 
  Use the DB Utility (transaction SE14) to