How To Fix WZ253 - Metadata of table/structure &1 cannot be read

WZ253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Metadata of table/structure &1 cannot be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ253 - Metadata of table/structure &1 cannot be read ?

  The SAP error message:
  WZ253 Metadata of table/structure &1 cannot be read
  typically occurs when the system is unable to access or retrieve the metadata (definition) of a specified table or structure. This metadata includes information such as field names, data types, lengths, and other attributes necessary for processing the table or structure.
  
  Cause
  
  Missing or Inactive Table/Structure: The table or structure name provided (&1) does not exist in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) or is inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process does not have sufficient authorization to read the metadata of the specified object.
  Transport or Repository Issues: The table/structure might be corrupted or incompletely transported between systems.
  Incorrect Name or Typo: The name of the table or structure passed to the function/module is incorrect or misspelled.
  System Buffer or Cache Problem: The DDIC buffer might be outdated or corrupted, causing metadata retrieval to fail.
  Inconsistent or Missing DDIC Objects: The DDIC object might be inconsistent or missing