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

HRFORMS658 - Overview

• 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