How To Fix RIS_MESSAGES017 - Meta model class does not inherit from CL_RIS_META_MODEL. Object type: &1

RIS_MESSAGES017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RIS_MESSAGES - Message Class of Repository Information System

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Meta model class does not inherit from CL_RIS_META_MODEL. Object type: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RIS_MESSAGES017 - Meta model class does not inherit from CL_RIS_META_MODEL. Object type: &1 ?

  The SAP error message RIS_MESSAGES017 indicates that there is an issue with a meta model class that is expected to inherit from the base class CL_RIS_META_MODEL. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Analytics solutions where custom meta models are being defined or utilized.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A custom meta model class is defined that does not properly inherit from the required base class CL_RIS_META_MODEL.
  There may be a typo or misconfiguration in the class definition.
  The class might not be activated or properly implemented.
  The object type specified in the error message (&1) is not recognized as a valid meta model class.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Class Definition:
  
  Ensure that the custom meta model class is correctly defined and explicitly inherits from CL_RIS_META_MODEL. The class definition should look something like this:CLASS your_custom_class_name DEFINITION
    INHERITING FROM CL_RIS_META_MODEL
    ...
  ENDCLASS.
  
  
  
  
  Activate the Class:
  
  If you have made changes