How To Fix VEVWR_MSG021 - Get PMI Metadata triggered

VEVWR_MSG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VEVWR_MSG - Message class for Visual Enterrpise Viewer in SAP GUI

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Get PMI Metadata triggered

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VEVWR_MSG021 - Details

• The SAP error message VEVWR_MSG021 typically relates to issues with retrieving PMI (Performance Management Interface) metadata. This error can occur in various contexts, often when there are problems with the configuration or data integrity in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The PMI metadata may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the relevant configuration tables.
  Data Integrity Problems: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data that the PMI relies on, which can prevent the system from retrieving the necessary metadata.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to access the PMI metadata may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load or experiencing performance issues, it may fail to retrieve the metadata in a timely manner.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between different versions of SAP components or between SAP and third-party tools.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the