How To Fix SCTS_AIM014 - API metadata inconsistent.

SCTS_AIM014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_AIM - Messages for the AIM meta data repository

• Message number: 014

• Message text: API metadata inconsistent.

What causes this issue?

The properties of an API to be called by an after-import method
(AIM) are inconsistent. For more information about required properties,
see <DS:TX.SZDM_CC_GENERAL_ZDO>here.</>

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In order to see the detailed messages for the properties of the API,
which can be called by "after import" methods, perform the following
steps:
1) Call transaction SLAPI.
2) Select the line containing the API.
3) Choose "Check" button.
You need to correct the API's properties according to the check issues.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_AIM014 - API metadata inconsistent. ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_AIM014 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the API metadata. This error typically arises during the process of managing APIs in SAP, particularly when working with the SAP Cloud Platform or when integrating with other systems.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency in API metadata can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Changes in API Definition: If the API definition has been modified (e.g., fields added or removed) without proper synchronization, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Version Mismatch: If there are different versions of the API being used across different systems or environments, this can lead to metadata inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the API metadata was transported between systems (e.g., from development to production) and not all related objects were included, this can cause inconsistencies.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the API management or related components can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SCTS_AIM014 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check API Definition: