How To Fix SIW612 - Unable to load type mappings, project metadata invalid

SIW612 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIW - Service Implementation Workbench

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Unable to load type mappings, project metadata invalid

What causes this issue?

The metadata stored in addition to the project data is incomplete for
some reason.

System Response

SIW is unable to retrieve any additional type information from the
Service Repository to display it in the GDT finder.

How to fix this error?

Create a new project and delete this one.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SIW612 - Details

• The SAP error message SIW612: Unable to load type mappings, project metadata invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Data Services when there is an issue with the metadata of a project or when the type mappings cannot be loaded due to inconsistencies or corruption in the project files.
  Causes:
  
  Corrupted Project Metadata: The project metadata files may be corrupted or improperly configured.
  Inconsistent Type Mappings: There may be inconsistencies in the type mappings defined in the project, which can occur if changes were made without proper updates to the metadata.
  Version Mismatch: The project may have been created or modified in a different version of the software, leading to compatibility issues.
  Missing Dependencies: Required dependencies or resources that the project relies on may be missing or not properly configured.
  Database Connection Issues: If the project relies on a database connection that is not functioning correctly, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
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