How To Fix S1142 - Internal error at call of DB_BUFINFO in RSTABSTA, rc = &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Internal error at call of DB_BUFINFO in RSTABSTA, rc = &

What causes this issue?

The called function returned an unexpected return code.

System Response

The special table statistics of the tables that are 100 % buffered
cannot be taken into account.

How to fix this error?

Use the statistics for this buffer with care.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1142 - Internal error at call of DB_BUFINFO in RSTABSTA, rc = & ?

  The SAP error message S1142, which indicates an "Internal error at call of DB_BUFINFO in RSTABSTA, rc = &", typically points to an issue related to database buffer management within the SAP system. This error can occur due to various reasons, including inconsistencies in the database, issues with the database buffer, or problems with the underlying database system.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Buffer Issues: The error may arise from problems with the database buffer, such as corruption or misconfiguration.
  Database Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the database that need to be resolved.
  Database System Problems: Issues with the underlying database system (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, etc.) can also lead to this error.
  SAP Kernel Issues: An outdated or corrupted SAP kernel can cause internal errors.
  Memory Issues: Insufficient memory allocation for the database or SAP application server can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Logs: Review the database logs for any errors or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Database Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the database to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  Update SAP Kernel: Ensure that you are using the latest version of the SAP kernel. If not, consider upgrading to the latest version.
  Database Buffer Configuration: Check the configuration of the database buffer and adjust settings if necessary.
  Restart Database and Application Server: Sometimes, a simple restart of the database and application server can resolve transient issues.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurred.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for SAP Notes related to the error message. You can search for notes using the error code or keywords related to the issue.
  System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that occurred around the same time as the S1142 error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ST22 (dump analysis) and SM37 (job monitoring) to gather more information about the system state when the error occurred.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the S1142 error in your SAP system.