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 versions of the same object or if the object has been modified in a way that is not reflected in the metadata.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Metadata Consistency: Use transaction codes like SCDO (Change Document Objects) to review the configuration of change document objects and ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Rebuild Change Document Metadata: If the metadata is corrupted, you may need to regenerate or rebuild the change document metadata. This can often be done through specific SAP transactions or programs designed for this purpose.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to identify and correct any discrepancies. This may involve using transaction codes like SE11 to check table definitions and data.
  Review Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to identify any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on resolving similar issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for change document management to understand the configuration and usage of change documents.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support from SAP: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through standard troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MFLE_CHANGEDOC020 error and implement a solution to resolve the inconsistency in metadata.