How To Fix /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA010 - Types are out of sync with the central system. Restart Type maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Types are out of sync with the central system. Restart Type maintenance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA010 - Types are out of sync with the central system. Restart Type maintenance ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA010 Types are out of sync with the central system. Restart Type maintenance typically occurs in the context of SAP Business One or SAP Business ByDesign, where there is a discrepancy between the metadata types in the local system and the central system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as changes in the central system that have not been propagated to the local system, or issues during synchronization.
  Cause:
  
  Metadata Changes: Changes made in the central system (like adding or modifying types) that have not been synchronized with the local system.
  Synchronization Issues: Problems during the synchronization process that prevent the local system from updating its metadata.
  System Updates: Updates or patches applied to the central system that have not been reflected in the local system.
  Network Issues: Temporary network issues that may have interrupted the synchronization process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Restart Type Maintenance:
  
  Go to the SAP Business One or SAP Business ByDesign interface.
  Navigate to the Type Maintenance section.
  Restart the type maintenance process to refresh the metadata and synchronize with the central system.
  
  
  
  Manual Synchronization:
  
  If the automatic synchronization does not resolve the issue, you may need to perform a manual synchronization.
  Check the synchronization settings and ensure that they are correctly configured.
  Trigger a manual synchronization to update the local system with the latest metadata from the central system.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that both the central and local systems are running compatible versions.
  Apply any necessary updates or patches to both systems to ensure they are in sync.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any errors or warnings related to synchronization.
  Address any underlying issues that may be causing the synchronization to fail.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for specific instructions related to your version of SAP Business One or SAP Business ByDesign.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message.
  System Configuration: Ensure that the system configuration settings for synchronization are correctly set up.
  User Permissions: Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to perform type maintenance and synchronization tasks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA010 error and ensure that your system's metadata is in sync with the central system.