How To Fix IWP_BUR118 - No metadata file found; check if SN_META is stored in store

IWP_BUR118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWP_BUR - Accerlated Reporting Messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: No metadata file found; check if SN_META is stored in store

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWP_BUR118 - No metadata file found; check if SN_META is stored in store ?

  The SAP error message IWP_BUR118 indicates that the system is unable to find the required metadata file, specifically the SN_META file, which is essential for the operation of certain functionalities in SAP, particularly in the context of SAP Integrated Workforce Planning (IWP) or similar applications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Metadata File: The most common cause of this error is that the metadata file (SN_META) is not present in the expected storage location.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the system that points to the wrong location for the metadata file.
  Data Store Issues: The data store where the metadata file is supposed to be stored may be corrupted or not properly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process trying to access the metadata file may not have the necessary permissions to read from the data store.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Metadata File Location:
  
  Verify that the SN_META file exists in the expected directory or storage location. If it is