How To Fix MFLE_CHANGEDOC020 - Inconsistent metadata: &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MFLE_CHANGEDOC -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Inconsistent metadata: &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MFLE_CHANGEDOC020 - Inconsistent metadata: &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message MFLE_CHANGEDOC020 indicates that there is inconsistent metadata in the system. This error typically arises when there are discrepancies in the data or configuration related to change documents in the SAP system. The placeholders &1, &2, and &3 in the error message usually represent specific details about the inconsistency, such as the object type, the field name, or other relevant identifiers.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The metadata for change documents may not match the actual data in the database, possibly due to manual changes, data migration issues, or incomplete updates.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of change document objects, such as missing or incorrect settings in the relevant customizing tables.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies may arise if the transport did not include all necessary objects or if there were conflicts.
  Versioning Problems: If there are multiple