How To Fix HRTIM00BUFMSG020 - TMW buffer: Inconsistency in version management for RECUID &1

HRTIM00BUFMSG020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00BUFMSG - TMW Buffer Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: TMW buffer: Inconsistency in version management for RECUID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00BUFMSG020 - TMW buffer: Inconsistency in version management for RECUID &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00BUFMSG020 indicates an inconsistency in version management for a specific record identified by the RECUID (Record Unique Identifier). This error typically arises in the context of the Time Management module in SAP, particularly when there are issues with the buffer management of time-related data.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error often occurs when there is a mismatch between the data in the database and the data in the buffer. This can happen due to:
  
  Concurrent updates to the same record by different users or processes.
  System inconsistencies after a transport or upgrade.
  Manual changes to the database that are not reflected in the buffer.
  
  
  
  Buffer Issues: The TMW (Transport Management System) buffer may not be synchronized properly, leading to inconsistencies in the versioning of records.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Buffer Refresh: 
  
  You can try refreshing the buffer to resolve inconsistencies. This can be done by using transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) and SM21 (to check