How To Fix ESH_IEF_MSG112 - Reading meta data of program &1 has failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_IEF_MSG - Import/Export Framework

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Reading meta data of program &1 has failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG112 - Reading meta data of program &1 has failed ?

  The SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG112 indicates that there was a failure in reading the metadata of a program. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with the Enterprise Search (ES) framework or when trying to access certain program-related metadata.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Metadata: The metadata for the specified program may not exist or may be incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the metadata of the program.
  Program Not Found: The program specified in the error message may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Enterprise Search or the underlying system that prevent the metadata from being read.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport that affect the metadata.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Program Existence: Verify that the program specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction SE38 or SE80.
  Review Metadata: Check if the metadata for the program is correctly defined. You may need to regenerate or reconfigure the metadata if it is missing or incomplete.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the program and its metadata. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Reconfigure Enterprise Search: If the issue is related to Enterprise Search, consider reconfiguring the search settings or re-indexing the search data.
  Transport Validation: If the program was recently transported, validate the transport to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to ESH_IEF_MSG112.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the Enterprise Search framework and any related components to ensure that your configuration is correct.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP Community Network (SCN) for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.