How To Fix ESH_IEF_MSG068 - Generated program &1 is inconsistent (meta data section is initial)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_IEF_MSG - Import/Export Framework

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Generated program &1 is inconsistent (meta data section is initial)

What causes this issue?

The generated program &v1& lacks meta data (correction request, modeling
entity, original system/client, generation time stamp,...).

System Response

The NW Enterprise Search model repository cannot be updated.

How to fix this error?

Create a customer message for component BC-EIM-ESH.

Procedure for System Administrators

Changes to the object repository technically result in generated ABAP
programs. Thus the modeling metadata is serialized as a self-extracting
program. All object repository imports (based on those programs) are
listed in the version history. Object repository updates are transported
by SAP service packages or SAP Notes.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG068 - Generated program &1 is inconsistent (meta data section is initial) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG068 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the generated program, specifically that the metadata section is initial. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Information Extraction Framework (IEF) when the system is unable to find the necessary metadata for the generated program.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Metadata: The metadata required for the generated program is missing or not properly defined.
  Program Generation Issues: There may have been an issue during the generation of the program, leading to an incomplete or corrupted state.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing components.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the search or extraction framework can lead to this error.
  System Updates or Changes: Recent updates or changes in the system might have affected the consistency of the generated program.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Re-generate the Program: Try to regenerate the program that is causing the error. This can often resolve inconsistencies.
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code for the specific program) and look for options to regenerate or recompile.
  
  
  
  Check Metadata Configuration: Ensure that all necessary metadata is correctly defined and available. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to inspect the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: If the program was transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and transported correctly.
  
  
  Check for System Updates: If the error occurred after a system update, review the release notes or documentation for any changes that might affect the program.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can try to debug the program to identify where the inconsistency is occurring.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE80, SE38 (for executing programs), and SE37 (for function modules).
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the Enterprise Search or IEF for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ESH_IEF_MSG068 error in your SAP system.