How To Fix MFLE_CHANGEDOC024 - Table name missing in metadata for table keys

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MFLE_CHANGEDOC -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Table name missing in metadata for table keys

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MFLE_CHANGEDOC024 - Table name missing in metadata for table keys ?

  The SAP error message MFLE_CHANGEDOC024 indicates that there is a problem with the Change Document functionality in SAP, specifically that the system cannot find the metadata for the specified table keys. This typically occurs when the system is trying to log changes for a table that is not properly configured for change document logging.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Change Document Configuration: The table in question may not have been configured to support change document logging. This can happen if the table is custom or if the configuration was not completed correctly.
  Incorrect Table Name: The table name being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled in the configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the change document configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the underlying database that prevent the system from accessing the metadata for the table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Change Document Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SCDO (Change Document Objects) and verify that the change document object for the table is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the table is included in the change document object and that the necessary fields are specified.
  
  
  
  Verify Table Name:
  
  Double-check the table name in the configuration to ensure it matches the actual table name in the database.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Change Document:
  
  If the configuration is missing or incorrect, you may need to reconfigure the change document object for the table. This involves defining the object, specifying the table, and selecting the fields to be logged.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate problems with the change document configuration.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the database to ensure that all metadata is intact and that there are no underlying issues affecting the table.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCDO: Change Document Objects
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  SE14: Database Utility (to check database consistency)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Change Document Objects for detailed guidance on how to configure and troubleshoot change document logging.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MFLE_CHANGEDOC024 error and implement a solution to resolve it.