How To Fix ILM_RW_HANA015 - Metadata for structure &1 not found in SN_META

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_RW_HANA - Message class for RW on HANA

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Metadata for structure &1 not found in SN_META

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_RW_HANA015 - Metadata for structure &1 not found in SN_META ?

  The SAP error message ILM_RW_HANA015 indicates that the system is unable to find the metadata for a specific structure in the SN_META table. This error typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when working with HANA databases.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Metadata: The metadata for the specified structure is not present in the SN_META table. This could happen if the structure was not properly defined or registered in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Structure Name: The structure name provided in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled.
  
  
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database itself, such as corruption or misconfiguration.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the structure was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary metadata.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between different versions of SAP or HANA.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_RW_HANA015 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Structure Name: Verify that the structure name mentioned in the error message is correct. Ensure there are no typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  Check SN_META Table: Access the SN_META table in the HANA database and check if the metadata for the specified structure exists. If it does not, you may need to create or register the metadata.
  
  
  Recreate Metadata: If the metadata is missing, you may need to recreate it. This can often be done through the ILM configuration or by using specific SAP transactions related to ILM.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the structure was recently transported, ensure that all necessary transport requests were completed successfully and that the metadata was included.
  
  
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the HANA database to identify any potential issues that may be affecting the metadata.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases patches and updates that can resolve known issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for ILM and HANA to ensure that all configurations are set up correctly.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM (Information Lifecycle Management): A framework in SAP for managing data retention and archiving.
  HANA Database: SAP's in-memory database that supports real-time data processing.
  SN_META Table: A system table that stores metadata information for various structures used in ILM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the ILM_RW_HANA015 error effectively.