How To Fix ISX_MD_CUST016 - No search attributes (query structure) defined for replication object

ISX_MD_CUST016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISX_MD_CUST - Customizing for master data replication

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No search attributes (query structure) defined for replication object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISX_MD_CUST016 - No search attributes (query structure) defined for replication object ?

  The SAP error message ISX_MD_CUST016 indicates that there are no search attributes (query structure) defined for a specific replication object. This error typically occurs in the context of data replication processes, such as when using SAP Data Services or SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) to replicate data from one system to another.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Configuration: The replication object may not have been properly configured to include search attributes.
  Incorrect Object Definition: The object definition in the source system may not match the expected structure in the target system.
  Transport Issues: If the replication object was recently transported from one system to another, it may not have been fully activated or configured in the target system.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the source and target systems, leading to discrepancies in the object definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ISX_MD_CUST016 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
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