How To Fix /IWBEP/COS_SUTIL010 - Use shared memory for metadata caching

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/COS_SUTIL -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Use shared memory for metadata caching

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/COS_SUTIL010 - Use shared memory for metadata caching ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/COS_SUTIL010 Use shared memory for metadata caching typically relates to issues with the configuration of the SAP Gateway or the OData services in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is not using shared memory for caching metadata, which can lead to performance issues and increased resource consumption.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The system may not be configured to use shared memory for metadata caching. This can happen if the necessary parameters are not set correctly in the system configuration.
  Memory Limitations: The system may not have enough shared memory allocated, or the shared memory settings may not be optimized for the workload.
  Version Compatibility: The error may also arise if there are compatibility issues with the version of the SAP Gateway or the underlying database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction RZ10 to check the instance profile parameters.
  Ensure that the parameter gw/metadata_cache is set to 1 (enabled).
  Check the parameter gw/shared_memory and ensure it is set to 1 (enabled) as well.
  
  
  
  Adjust Shared Memory Settings:
  
  If the shared memory is not sufficient, you may need to increase the shared memory allocation. This can be done by adjusting the kernel parameters or the operating system settings.
  You can also check the abap/heap_area_total parameter to ensure that the total heap area is sufficient for your needs.
  
  
  
  Restart the System:
  
  After making changes to the configuration, restart the SAP Gateway or the entire SAP system to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Monitor Performance:
  
  After implementing the changes, monitor the performance of the OData services to ensure that the caching is working as expected and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any additional configuration steps or recommendations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Performance Tuning: Consider conducting a performance tuning exercise for your SAP Gateway to optimize the overall performance and resource utilization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and improve the performance of your SAP Gateway services.