How To Fix S1143 - Only client & is to be buffered, was set in profile &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Only client & is to be buffered, was set in profile &

What causes this issue?

Only one client is set as a buffer in the profile. All the other
clients are not buffered.

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?

Either only one client or all clients are buffered. You can change this
setting via the profile parameter <LS>rsdb/pmandt</>.
To buffer all clients, you enter <LS>ALL</>.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1143 - Only client & is to be buffered, was set in profile & ?

  The SAP error message S1143 indicates that there is an issue with the buffering settings for a specific client in the SAP system. This message typically arises when the system is configured to buffer data for a particular client, but there is a conflict or misconfiguration in the profile settings.
  Cause:
  
  Client-Specific Buffering: The error suggests that only a specific client is set to be buffered, which may not align with the overall configuration or expectations of the system.
  Profile Settings: The profile settings may have been incorrectly configured, leading to this error. This can happen if the profile is set to buffer data for a client that is not intended to be buffered.
  Inconsistent Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the SAP system, particularly in relation to client-specific settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Settings:
  
  Go to transaction RZ10 to check the instance profile settings.
  Look for parameters related to buffering, such as dbs/enable_buffering or dbs/client_buffering.
  Ensure that the settings are correctly configured for the intended clients.
  
  
  
  Adjust Buffering Settings:
  
  If the client should not be buffered, adjust the settings in the profile to disable buffering for that client.
  If the client should be buffered, ensure that the profile is correctly set to allow buffering for that client.
  
  
  
  Review Client-Specific Settings:
  
  Check if there are any client-specific settings that may be causing the issue. This can include transaction SCC4 to review client settings.
  Ensure that the client is properly configured to allow buffering if that is the intended behavior.
  
  
  
  Restart the Instance:
  
  After making changes to the profile settings, restart the SAP instance for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to buffering and client settings for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific error messages and provide solutions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S1143 error and ensure that the buffering settings for your SAP clients are correctly configured.