How To Fix RSCRM061 - Metadata for extract &1 is inconsistent; intialize a new extract

RSCRM061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM - RSCRM: Messages

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Metadata for extract &1 is inconsistent; intialize a new extract

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM061 - Metadata for extract &1 is inconsistent; intialize a new extract ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM061 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the metadata for a specific extract structure in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when dealing with data extraction processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Metadata Changes: The metadata for the extract structure may have been changed or corrupted. This can happen due to changes in the underlying data model, such as changes in the source system or modifications in the data extraction logic.
  Inconsistent Data: If the data in the source system has been modified or if there are inconsistencies in the data that do not match the expected format or structure, this error can occur.
  Transport Issues: If the extract structure was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and there were issues during the transport, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a