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DeleteMetadataExtension

Removes an ABAP metadata extension from an SAP system. Provide the extension name; transport request is optional for local objects, required for transportable ones.

Instructions

Delete an ABAP metadata extension from the SAP system. Transport request optional for local objects.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
detailNoHow much of the answer to return: "terse" (default, the fields you need to act), "full" (the whole parse), "raw" (the document as ADT sent it).terse
transport_requestNoTransport request number, not a task. Required for transportable objects. Optional for local objects.
metadata_extension_nameYesMetadataExtension name.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed3 schema fields changedv16.0.0
    • addedInput schema / properties / detail
      Added value: +{
      +  "default": "terse",
      +  "description": "How much of the answer to return: \"terse\" (default, the fields you need to act), \"full\" (the whole parse), \"raw\" (the document as ADT sent it).",
      +  "enum": [
      +    "terse",
      +    "full",
      +    "raw"
      +  ],
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • changedInput schema / properties / metadata_extension_name / description
      Previous value: -"MetadataExtension name (e.g., Z_MY_METADATAEXTENSION)."New value: +"MetadataExtension name."
    • changedInput schema / properties / transport_request / description
      Previous value: -"Transport request number (e.g., E19K905635). Required for transportable objects. Optional for local objects ($TMP)."New value: +"Transport request number, not a task. Required for transportable objects. Optional for local objects."
  2. First observed

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full behavioral burden. It states that the tool deletes an object, but it does not disclose whether deletion is irreversible, what permissions are required, how dependent objects are affected, or what happens if the object does not exist. The transport note is minimal and mirrors schema-level information.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is two sentences, front-loads the core action, and contains no filler. Every sentence contributes directly to identifying the operation and one relevant condition.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a destructive operation with no annotations and no output schema, the description is too thin. It does not explain behavioral consequences, permission requirements, or side effects, leaving an agent without enough context to invoke the tool safely and correctly beyond the schema's parameter details.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all three parameters. The description's note that "Transport request optional for local objects" repeats what the schema says for transport_request and adds no new semantic detail beyond the structured fields.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description uses a specific verb ("Delete") and resource ("ABAP metadata extension") with scope ("from the SAP system"). This clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools such as CreateMetadataExtension, GetMetadataExtension, UpdateMetadataExtension, and CheckMetadataExtension.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description offers no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor does it state prerequisites or exclusions. The only contextual note, "Transport request optional for local objects," is a parameter condition rather than usage guidance.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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