How To Fix RSWADMDERR1059 - Item &1 not recognized; check your metadata

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADMDERR1 - Web Application Designer 4.0 Error Messages

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Item &1 not recognized; check your metadata

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADMDERR1059 - Item &1 not recognized; check your metadata ?

  The SAP error message RSWADMDERR1059 indicates that the system is unable to recognize a specific item (denoted as &1) in the context of metadata. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with data models, queries, or InfoProviders.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Metadata: The item referenced may not exist in the metadata repository. This can happen if the object was deleted or not properly activated.
  Incorrect Object Name: The item name may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the query or data model.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing metadata.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the object, the system may be referencing an outdated or incorrect version.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the metadata for the specified item.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Metadata: Verify that the item exists in the metadata repository. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoProvider or query in the SAP BW system.
  Correct Object Name: Ensure that the item name is spelled correctly and matches the name in the metadata.
  Re-activate Objects: If the object exists but is not recognized, try re-activating the object in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Transport Check: If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the metadata for the item in question.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using transaction ST22 to check for dumps or transaction SLG1 to check for application logs that might provide more context on the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BW queries and metadata management for further insights.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.