How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_D118 - Table &1 buffer was not saved in advanced payment management database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_D -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Table &1 buffer was not saved in advanced payment management database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_D118 - Table &1 buffer was not saved in advanced payment management database ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_D118 indicates that there is an issue with the buffer for a specific table not being saved in the Advanced Payment Management (APM) database. This error typically arises in the context of processing payments or managing purchase orders within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Buffer Issues: The error may occur if there is a problem with the buffer management for the specified table. This could be due to a system configuration issue, a temporary glitch, or a problem with the database connection.
  Database Locking: If the table is locked by another process or transaction, it may prevent the buffer from being saved.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the buffer from being written to the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation, leading to the failure in saving the buffer.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  Buffer Management: Ensure that the buffer for the specified table is correctly configured. You may need to clear the buffer or refresh it.
  Database Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the table. If there are locks, you may need to wait for the other processes to complete or manually release the locks if appropriate.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to ensure that there are no data integrity issues.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Reprocessing: If the error occurred during a specific transaction, try to reprocess the transaction after addressing the above points.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for Advanced Payment Management to understand the expected behavior and configuration settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the /PF1/MSG_PO_D118 error message in SAP.