How To Fix 5AT213 - Scenario &1 has a buffer (plan for update!)

5AT213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5AT - General Attribute Maintenance

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Scenario &1 has a buffer (plan for update!)

What causes this issue?

The current scenario has been entered for buffering. In addition,
however, the buffer content must be built up or updated.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the program for updating the attribute buffer is planned
each day after midnight as a batch job.
In addition, you should call the program directly after leaving view
maintenance, to build up the buffer for the first time.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5AT213 - Details

• The SAP error message 5AT213 indicates that there is a buffer issue related to a specific scenario in the system. This message typically arises in the context of the SAP system's update process, particularly when there is a problem with the data being processed in the update buffer.
  
  Cause:
  The error message 5AT213 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Buffer Overflow: The update buffer may be full or unable to process additional data due to constraints in memory or configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, leading to issues when the system attempts to update the buffer.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the update process or buffer management can lead to this error.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can also contribute to buffer problems.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the 5AT213 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Buffer Status: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks and