How To Fix BSP_XSRF016 - BSP application &1: The temporary entries are no longer available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSP_XSRF -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: BSP application &1: The temporary entries are no longer available

What causes this issue?

The entries in the temporary table are no longer available although
application entries were available when the program was started. Entries
may have been deleted by another program in this time.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSP_XSRF016 - BSP application &1: The temporary entries are no longer available ?

  The SAP error message BSP_XSRF016 indicates that a BSP (Business Server Pages) application is trying to access temporary entries that are no longer available. This typically occurs in the context of session management and security, particularly related to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection mechanisms.
  Cause:
  
  Session Timeout: The temporary entries may have expired due to session timeout. If a user takes too long to complete an action, the session may end, and the temporary data will no longer be accessible.
  Data Deletion: The temporary entries might have been deleted or invalidated due to application logic or user actions.
  Multiple Tabs/Windows: If the user has multiple tabs or windows open for the same application, it can lead to conflicts with temporary data.
  Network Issues: Intermittent network issues can cause the application to lose connection to the server, leading to the loss of temporary data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Refresh the Page: The simplest solution is to refresh the page or re-navigate to the application. This can re-establish the session and create new temporary entries.
  Re-login: If the session has timed out, logging out and logging back in can help restore access to the application.
  Check Application Logic: Review the application code to ensure that temporary entries are being managed correctly and are not being prematurely deleted.
  Increase Session Timeout: If the application frequently encounters this issue, consider increasing the session timeout settings in the SAP system.
  Avoid Multiple Sessions: Advise users to avoid opening multiple instances of the same application in different tabs or windows.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BSP Application: BSP applications are web applications built using SAP's Business Server Pages technology, which allows for dynamic web content generation.
  CSRF Protection: SAP implements CSRF protection to prevent unauthorized commands from being executed on behalf of a user. This involves the use of tokens and temporary entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches and updates to the BSP framework.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SICF to manage HTTP services and SE80 to check the BSP application development.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation and troubleshooting.