How To Fix WZ208 - Metadata is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Metadata is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The screen generator was called with invalid values:

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

mandatory field contains no value
invalid value of a field attribute
invalid screen field (name)

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ208 - Metadata is inconsistent ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WZ208 - Metadata is inconsistent
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WZ208 - Metadata is inconsistent typically occurs in SAP Workflow when there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the workflow metadata stored in the system and the actual objects or definitions it refers to. This can happen due to:
  
  Changes in the underlying business objects or their methods without proper synchronization with the workflow metadata.
  Incomplete or failed transport/import of workflow objects.
  Inconsistencies between the workflow container elements and the actual data types or structures.
  Corruption or outdated metadata in the workflow repository.
  Changes in the interface or method signatures of business objects used in the workflow without updating the workflow accordingly.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WZ208 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Objects Consistency:
  
  Use transaction SWU_OBUF (Workflow Object Builder) to check the consistency of the business objects used in the workflow.
  Regenerate the workflow objects if necessary.
  
  
  
  Reimport or Rebuild Workflow Metadata:
  
  If the error appeared after a transport,