How To Fix SWDP_GENERATION016 - The update of the metadata of the UIE library "&1" terminated.

SWDP_GENERATION016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_GENERATION - Generation

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The update of the metadata of the UIE library "&1" terminated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_GENERATION016 - The update of the metadata of the UIE library "&1" terminated. ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_GENERATION016 indicates that there was an issue during the update of the metadata for a UI element (UIE) library in the SAP system. This error typically occurs during the generation or update of Web Dynpro components or applications.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Metadata: The UIE library may have missing or incomplete metadata definitions, which can prevent the update from completing successfully.
  Transport Issues: If the UIE library was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or issues with the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the update may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect the generation of the UIE library.
  Version Conflicts: There may be version conflicts between the UIE library and other components or libraries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Metadata: Review the metadata of the UIE library to ensure that all required definitions are present and correctly