How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG_INT203 - Error when reading shared memory

/IAM/CONFIG_INT203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG_INT -

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Error when reading shared memory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG_INT203 - Error when reading shared memory ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG_INT203 Error when reading shared memory typically indicates an issue with the configuration or access to shared memory in the SAP system, particularly in the context of Identity Management (IAM) or related components. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Shared Memory 
  Configuration Issues: The shared memory segment may not be properly configured or initialized.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or process trying to access the shared memory may not have the necessary permissions.
  Memory Limitations: The system may have reached its limit for shared memory segments, or there may be a memory leak.
  Corrupted Shared Memory: The shared memory segment could be corrupted due to improper shutdowns or crashes.
  System Resource Issues: The underlying operating system may have resource constraints affecting shared memory access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for shared memory in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set correctly according to