How To Fix KH196 - For &, the dictionary buffer has been reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 196

• Message text: For &, the dictionary buffer has been reset

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH196 - For &, the dictionary buffer has been reset ?

  The SAP error message KH196 indicates that the dictionary buffer has been reset for a specific object (denoted by "&"). This typically occurs when there is a change in the data dictionary, such as when a table or view is modified, which can lead to inconsistencies in the buffer.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dictionary Changes: The most common cause of this error is a change in the data dictionary, such as adding or modifying fields in a table or view.
  Buffer Invalidation: When the dictionary buffer is invalidated, it means that the cached information about the data structure is no longer valid, and SAP needs to reload it.
  Transport Requests: If a transport request containing changes to the data dictionary is imported, it can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refresh the Buffer: The simplest solution is to refresh the dictionary buffer. This can be done by executing the following transaction:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Select the object