How To Fix VCM_METADATA_CHECK001 - Connect process step &1 to the initial process step.

VCM_METADATA_CHECK001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCM_METADATA_CHECK - Messages for metadata consistency check

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Connect process step &1 to the initial process step.

What causes this issue?

Process step &V1& of the value chain is not connected to the initial
process step.

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?

Check the process flow of the value chain and make sure that each
process step refers to the initial process step of the value chain.
Otherwise, the value chain contains a loop structure and cannot be not
executed.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VCM_METADATA_CHECK001 - Details

• The SAP error message VCM_METADATA_CHECK001 typically indicates an issue with the configuration of a process chain in SAP, particularly in the context of the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA environments. This error suggests that there is a problem with the connection between process steps in a process chain.
  
  Cause:
  The error message VCM_METADATA_CHECK001 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Connection: There is no valid connection defined between the specified process step and the initial process step in the process chain.
  Incorrect Configuration: The process steps may not be correctly configured, leading to a failure in establishing the required sequence.
  Process Step Deletion: If a process step was deleted or modified, it may have disrupted the connections to other steps.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata of the process chain, which can lead to issues in execution.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VCM_METADATA_CHECK001 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Process Chain