How To Fix KH198 - For &, the dictionary buffer has been activated

KH198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 198

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH198 - For &, the dictionary buffer has been activated ?

  The SAP error message KH198 indicates that the dictionary buffer has been activated for a specific object, which can lead to performance issues or inconsistencies in data retrieval. This message typically arises in the context of SAP's database management and buffer handling.
  
  Cause:
  The error message KH198 is usually triggered when:
  
  The dictionary buffer is not properly configured or is experiencing issues.
  There are inconsistencies in the data dictionary or the buffer is not being updated correctly.
  The system is trying to access a database object that is not properly buffered or has been modified.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KH198 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Buffer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the dictionary buffer is properly configured in the SAP system. You can check the buffer settings in transaction code RZ10 or RZ11.
  
  
  
  Clear the Buffer:
  
  You can clear the dictionary buffer to refresh it. This can be done using transaction code SM12 to delete any locks or using SM21