How To Fix ED167 - The buffer has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 167

• Message text: The buffer has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED167 - The buffer has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message ED167, which states "The buffer has been deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data buffering mechanism. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with data that is cached or buffered in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Buffer Deletion: The error indicates that the data buffer for a particular object has been deleted. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual deletion of the buffer by an administrator.
  Changes in the underlying data that invalidate the buffer.
  System configuration changes that affect buffering.
  A timeout or expiration of the buffer.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: If the data in the database has changed and the buffer has not been updated accordingly, this inconsistency can lead to the error.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If there are issues with transport requests that affect the buffered objects, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refresh the Buffer: The first step to resolve this error is to refresh the buffer.