How To Fix S1256 - Buffer summary report is available only on the local server

S1256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Buffer summary report is available only on the local server

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please select the local server as current server and try again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

S1256 - Details

• The SAP error message S1256, which states "Buffer summary report is available only on the local server," typically occurs when you are trying to access the buffer summary report from a remote server or a non-local environment. This report is designed to provide insights into the buffer usage of the SAP system, but it can only be generated and viewed on the local server where the SAP instance is running.
  
  Cause:
  
  Remote Access: The error is primarily caused by attempting to access the buffer summary report from a remote client or server rather than the local application server.
  Network Configuration: There may be network configurations or restrictions that prevent access to local server resources from remote locations.
  SAP System Configuration: The SAP system may be configured in such a way that certain reports or functionalities are restricted to local access only.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Access Locally: Ensure that you