As mentioned, first check the '.content.xml' file for metadata node. If you can see the metadata node in xml but not in /crx/de then it is an issue with the package filters. open 'filter.xml' and validate that you have "merge" or "update" as applicable based on your requirements
path of filter.xml - META-INF/vault/filter.xml
Jackrabbit Filevault - Workspace Filter
filter elements
The filter elements are independent of each other and define include and exclude patters for subtrees. The root of a subtree is defined by the root attribute, which must be an absolute path.
The filter element can have an optional mode attribute which specified the import mode used when importing content. the following values are possible:
- “replace”
- This is the normal behavior. Existing content is replaced completely by the imported content, i.e. is overridden or deleted accordingly.
- “merge”
- Existing content is not modified, i.e. only new content is added and none is deleted or modified.
- “update”
- Existing content is updated, new content is added and none is deleted
- Share the results based on your findings.