How To Fix 14021 - Terminal/message output overflow

14021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 14 - Task handler messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Terminal/message output overflow

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 14021 - Terminal/message output overflow ?

  The SAP error message "14021 - Terminal/message output overflow" typically occurs when the output buffer for messages in the SAP system exceeds its capacity. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a large number of messages are generated in a short period, or when the messages themselves are too lengthy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Message Generation: Too many messages are being sent to the output terminal or screen, exceeding the buffer limit.
  Long Messages: Individual messages may be too long, contributing to the overflow.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings for message output may not be optimized for the volume of messages being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce Message Volume: Review the processes generating messages and try to minimize the number of messages being sent. This can involve:
  
  Adjusting logging levels.
  Suppressing non-critical messages.
  Batch processing to reduce the frequency of messages.
  
  
  
  Shorten Message Length: If possible, modify the content of the messages to make them shorter. This can involve:
  
  Using abbreviations.
  Summarizing information.
  
  
  
  Increase Buffer