KB315285: “No Metadata Tables were found at this location” information message appear when configuring a pre-10.4 Intelligence Server to a 10.4 or above metadata even if tables already exists

SUMMARY:
This Technical note addresses a situation when trying to configure a 10.4 metadata to a pre-10.4 Intelligence Server.
 
SYMPTOM:
When configuring a pre-10.4 Intelligence Server to a 10.4 or newer metadata, the below message is displayed:
 

“No Metadata Tables were found at this location, do you wish to create them now?”

 
If the option “Yes” is selected, a blank metadata shell will be created in the database, deleting the existing metadata.
 
STEPS TO REPRODUCE:

1. In Configuration Wizard, select the option "Configure Intelligence Server" as below:

1. Input connection information for 10.4 metadata and select next.

1. Warning message will display.

 
CAUSE:
This is working as designed. It is not supported to configure an older Strategy Intelligence Server to a newer metadata version.
 
ACTION:
Select the “No” option and proceed to update the Strategy Intelligence Server to the same version as the metadata.