How To Fix /BOBF/FRW021 - Configuration error: SHM inconsistent: Element &1

/BOBF/FRW021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/FRW -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Configuration error: SHM inconsistent: Element &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/FRW021 - Configuration error: SHM inconsistent: Element &1 ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/FRW021 Configuration error: SHM inconsistent: Element &1 typically indicates an issue with the configuration of the Business Object Framework (BOF) in SAP. This error is related to the Shared Memory (SHM) used by the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) and suggests that there is an inconsistency in the configuration of the business object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The error usually arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of the business object, particularly in the shared memory settings.
  Missing or Incorrect Elements: The element referenced in the error message (&1) may be missing or incorrectly defined in the configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies due to missing dependencies or incomplete transport requests.
  Changes in Business Object: Recent changes to the business object or its elements may not have been properly activated or may have introduced inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review