How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN197 - Cannot check for data-aging attribute - object/table metadata missing

ESH_HANA_ADMIN197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Cannot check for data-aging attribute - object/table metadata missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN197 - Cannot check for data-aging attribute - object/table metadata missing ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN197 indicates that there is an issue with the metadata of a specific object or table in the context of data aging in SAP HANA. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary metadata to check for data-aging attributes, which are used to manage the lifecycle of data in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Metadata: The most common cause of this error is that the metadata for the object or table in question is missing or not properly defined in the SAP HANA database.
  Inconsistent Data Model: Changes in the data model or structure of the database that have not been properly propagated can lead to missing metadata.
  Database Corruption: In rare cases, corruption in the database can lead to missing or inaccessible metadata.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings related to data aging or the specific object/table can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Metadata: Verify that the