How To Fix RT559 - SAP buffer: table short description (ShortNameTAB)

RT559 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RT - Monitoring infrastructure MSG and alert texts

• Message number: 559

• Message text: SAP buffer: table short description (ShortNameTAB)

What causes this issue?

The ShortNameTab buffer (also called the SNTAB buffer) is formed from
the most important contents of the TTAB and FTAB buffers.
You can set the maximum size of the buffer using system parameter
<ZH>rsdb/ntab/sntabsize</>. The system sets the maximum number of
entries in the buffer directory, depending on the maximum number of
entries in the TableDefinition buffer:
<ZH>2 * rsdb/ntab/entycount + 1</>
Specify the value for system parameter <ZH>rsdb/ntab/sntabsize</> in
kilobytes.

How to fix this error?

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

INCLUDE BC_BUFFER_INFO1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN
A typical size setting for the buffer is around 2.500 KB.
INCLUDE BC_BUFFER_INFO2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT559 - SAP buffer: table short description (ShortNameTAB) ?

  The SAP error message RT559 typically indicates an issue related to the SAP buffer, specifically concerning a table's short description. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as inconsistencies in the buffer, issues with the table definition, or problems with the transport of data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Buffer Inconsistency: The SAP buffer may not be synchronized with the database, leading to discrepancies in the table's metadata.
  Table Definition Issues: There may be a problem with the table definition itself, such as missing or incorrect short descriptions.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from one system to another, there might be issues with the transport that caused the metadata to be incomplete or incorrect.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that affect how the table is accessed or described.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refresh the Buffer: You can refresh the SAP buffer to ensure that it is synchronized with the database. This can be done using transaction