How To Fix XW247 - ALV-Display not possible, Meta data for &1 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 247

• Message text: ALV-Display not possible, Meta data for &1 is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW247 - ALV-Display not possible, Meta data for &1 is missing ?

  The SAP error message XW247 ("ALV-Display not possible, Meta data for &1 is missing") typically occurs when the system is unable to retrieve the necessary metadata for an ALV (ABAP List Viewer) report. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Metadata: The metadata for the specified object (e.g., a table or a structure) is not available in the system. This can happen if the object has not been defined properly or if it has been deleted or modified in a way that affects its metadata.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the metadata for the specified object.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that caused the metadata to be incomplete or missing.
  
  
  Program Errors: There may be errors in the ABAP code that is trying to generate the ALV report, leading to the inability to access the required metadata.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Metadata: Verify that the metadata for the specified object exists. You can do this by checking the relevant data dictionary objects (tables, structures, etc.) in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Metadata: If the metadata is missing or incomplete, you may need to recreate it or adjust the definitions in the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the metadata. You can check this using transaction SU53 to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the program to identify where the error is occurring. Look for any issues in the code that may prevent the retrieval of metadata.
  
  
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate problems with the metadata.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional insights into the error and its resolution.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check metadata.
  SE80: Object Navigator to view and debug programs.
  SU53: Authorization check to see if there are any issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ALV and metadata issues. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the XW247 error and implement a solution to resolve it.