How To Fix /IWFND/OCI_MSG012 - Metadata information not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/OCI_MSG -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Metadata information not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/OCI_MSG012 - Metadata information not found ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/OCI_MSG012 Metadata information not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the metadata information for the requested OData service. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Activated: The OData service may not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Incorrect Service Name: The service name used in the request may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Missing Metadata: The metadata for the OData service may not be generated or is missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP Gateway or backend system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the OData Service:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Check if the service is listed and activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Service Name:
  
  Ensure that the service name used in the request matches the name defined in the SAP Gateway.
  
  
  
  Generate Metadata:
  
  If the metadata is missing, you can regenerate it by going to the Service Builder and ensuring that the service is properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service. This can be done by checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Gateway is properly configured and connected to the backend system. Check the settings in transaction /IWFND/CONFIG and ensure that the necessary connections are established.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  Sometimes, clearing the cache can resolve issues related to metadata. You can do this by using transaction /IWFND/CACHE and clearing the cache for the relevant service.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: To manage OData services.
  /IWFND/CACHE: To manage the cache for OData services.
  /IWFND/CONFIG: To configure the SAP Gateway settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Use transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for any additional error logs that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /IWFND/OCI_MSG012 Metadata information not found error in SAP.