How To Fix QP550 - Discrepancy between memory and memory management of operation data

QP550 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QP - Message IDs for function module group QPAA

• Message number: 550

• Message text: Discrepancy between memory and memory management of operation data

What causes this issue?

The system has detected a discrepancy between the internal memory
management of the SAPLQPAP program and the SAP memory.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Generate a hard copy (printout) of the screen and notify the system
administrator of the problem.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP550 - Discrepancy between memory and memory management of operation data ?

  The SAP error message QP550, which indicates a "Discrepancy between memory and memory management of operation data," typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error suggests that there is an inconsistency between the data stored in memory and the data that the system expects to manage.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause is a mismatch between the data in the database and what is currently loaded in memory. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  System crashes or unexpected shutdowns.
  Incomplete or failed data updates.
  Issues during data migration or system upgrades.
  
  
  
  Buffer Issues: Sometimes, the SAP buffer may not be synchronized with the database, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the Quality Management module can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the QM module, they might not be handling data correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Refresh Buffer: You can