How To Fix DMC_GENERAL384 - Replication failed for table &1;listener framework denied metadata update

DMC_GENERAL384 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 384

• Message text: Replication failed for table &1;listener framework denied metadata update

What causes this issue?

An ABAP Dictionary change is required for source system table <(>&<)>1.
These changes are also relevant for the target system table. SAP LT
Replication Server can adjust the structure of target tables (metadata
update), but in this case an external agent is associated with table
<(>&<)>1 which prevents the changes from being made. The listener
framework is responsible for providing information to all external
agents about the tables in a configuration. Examples of external agents
include CDS views

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?

Analyze the external agents associated with table <(>&<)>1 in the target
system.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL384 - Replication failed for table &1;listener framework denied metadata update ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL384 indicates that there was a failure in replicating data for a specific table due to the listener framework denying a metadata update. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Management and can be related to issues with the configuration of the Data Management Cockpit (DMC) or the underlying database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or service account that is attempting to perform the replication may not have the necessary permissions to update the metadata for the specified table.
  Listener Framework Configuration: The listener framework may not be properly configured to allow metadata updates for the specific table.
  Database Locking: There may be locks on the database that prevent the update from being processed.
  Replication 
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the replication configuration itself, such as incorrect settings or parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Permissions: Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary permissions to perform metadata