How To Fix RT561 - &1 &3 > &2 &3 (15 Min.) SAP buffer:buffer storage usage exceeds threshold

RT561 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 561

• Message text: &1 &3 > &2 &3 (15 Min.) SAP buffer:buffer storage usage exceeds threshold

What causes this issue?

The threshold value for the usage of the buffer store was exceeded.

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_INFO2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN
<DS:NA.RT066>Buffer: Percentage Usage of the Buffer Store</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT561 - &1 &3 > &2 &3 (15 Min.) SAP buffer:buffer storage usage exceeds threshold ?

  The SAP error message RT561 indicates that the buffer storage usage has exceeded a predefined threshold. This can occur in various SAP buffer types, such as the program buffer, table buffer, or other memory buffers used by the SAP system. When the buffer usage exceeds the threshold, it can lead to performance issues or even system instability.
  
  Cause:
  
  High Data Volume: A large amount of data being processed or stored in the buffer can lead to exceeding the threshold.
  Inefficient Buffer Configuration: The buffer size may not be configured optimally for the workload and data volume.
  Frequent Changes: If there are frequent changes to the data that the buffer holds, it can lead to high usage.
  Long-running Transactions: Long-running transactions can keep data in the buffer longer than necessary, leading to increased usage.
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The system may not have enough memory allocated to handle the current workload.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Monitor Buffer Usage: Use transaction codes like ST02