How To Fix IWP004 - Metadata not included in &1

IWP004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWP - Messages for IWP

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Metadata not included in &1

What causes this issue?

The audit package <ZH>cannot</> be created because the metadata is
missing.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your collection of data from the archive and add the path to the
corresponding metadata.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWP004 - Metadata not included in &1 ?

  The SAP error message IWP004, which states "Metadata not included in &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Work Package (IWP) or similar applications where metadata is expected to be included in a certain object or document. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Metadata: The primary cause of this error is that the required metadata is not included in the specified object (denoted by &1). This could be due to incomplete data entry or a failure in the data transfer process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the metadata from being generated or included properly.
  Data Integrity Issues: If the underlying data is corrupted or not properly maintained, it can lead to missing metadata.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or include the metadata.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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