How To Fix HRFORMS658 - Read information changed for MetaStar &1 MetaDim. &2; check the fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFORMS - Messages for HR Form Builder

• Message number: 658

• Message text: Read information changed for MetaStar &1 MetaDim. &2; check the fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFORMS658 - Read information changed for MetaStar &1 MetaDim. &2; check the fields ?

  The SAP error message HRFORMS658 typically indicates that there is an issue with the metadata associated with a form or a data structure in the SAP HR module. This error can occur when there are changes in the underlying data model or when the metadata for a specific form or dimension has been altered, leading to inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Metadata Changes: The error often arises when the metadata for a form (MetaStar) or dimension (MetaDim) has been modified, but the corresponding fields in the form have not been updated to reflect these changes.
  Field Mismatches: There may be discrepancies between the fields defined in the form and the fields available in the underlying data structure.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from a development environment to a production environment, there may be inconsistencies if the transport was not executed correctly.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the HR forms or related components can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Metadata: Review the metadata for the specified MetaStar and MetaDim. Ensure that all fields are correctly defined and that there are no missing or extra fields.
  Update Forms: If there have been changes to the metadata, update the forms to ensure they align with the new structure. This may involve modifying the form layout or the data binding.
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the forms and the underlying data structures to identify any discrepancies.
  Transport Review: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  Rebuild Forms: In some cases, it may be necessary to rebuild the forms from scratch to ensure that they are correctly aligned with the current metadata.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to HR forms and metadata management for specific guidance on resolving this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to HRFORMS658. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as HRFORMS for managing HR forms and SE80 for accessing the Object Navigator to check the underlying objects.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRFORMS658 error message.