How To Fix DMC_MD_INTERPRETER008 - Data sheet &1 (row &2, field &3): meta data is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_MD_INTERPRETER - Message of MWB Meta Data Interpreter

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Data sheet &1 (row &2, field &3): meta data is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_MD_INTERPRETER008 - Data sheet &1 (row &2, field &3): meta data is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message DMC_MD_INTERPRETER008 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the metadata of a data sheet being processed. This error typically arises in the context of data management and data migration processes, particularly when using tools like SAP Data Management or SAP Data Intelligence.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency in metadata can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Schema Mismatch: The structure of the data in the specified row and field does not match the expected schema defined in the metadata. This could be due to missing fields, incorrect data types, or additional unexpected fields.
  
  
  Data Type Issues: The data type of the value in the specified field does not match the expected data type defined in the metadata. For example, if a field is expected to be an integer but contains a string.
  
  
  Missing Metadata: The metadata for the data sheet may be incomplete or incorrectly defined, leading to discrepancies when the data is