How To Fix DHCDC_RT020 - Failed to retrieve metadata for object &1 (&2); contact SAP for support

DHCDC_RT020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DHCDC_RT - Messages for Runtime Object of CDC ABAP Agent

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Failed to retrieve metadata for object &1 (&2); contact SAP for support

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DHCDC_RT020 - Failed to retrieve metadata for object &1 (&2); contact SAP for support ?

  The SAP error message DHCDC_RT020 indicates that there was a failure in retrieving metadata for a specific object. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Hub or SAP Data Intelligence, where metadata is crucial for data processing and integration tasks.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Object Not Found: The specified object (e.g., a data source, model, or pipeline) may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the object or its metadata.
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the SAP system and the data source or repository.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the Data Hub or Data Intelligence environment could lead to this error.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs or issues in the version of SAP Data Hub or Data Intelligence being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the object specified in the error message exists in the system. If it has