How To Fix PF023 - Value missing for roll area buffer

PF023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PF - System parametrization messages in Computing Ctr Mgmt System

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Value missing for roll area buffer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PF023 - Value missing for roll area buffer ?

  The SAP error message PF023, which states "Value missing for roll area buffer," typically occurs in the context of SAP's memory management, particularly when dealing with the roll area. The roll area is a part of the memory used by SAP to store data for user sessions, especially when the main memory is insufficient.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The roll area may not have enough memory allocated to handle the data being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to memory management.
  User Session Issues: Problems with the user session, such as abrupt termination or corruption of session data.
  System Load: High system load or resource contention can lead to issues with memory allocation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PF023 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Memory Settings:
  
  Review the memory settings in the SAP system. You can do this by checking the instance profile parameters