How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE081 - Storage service: Data manager buffers were cleared

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Storage service: Data manager buffers were cleared

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE081 - Storage service: Data manager buffers were cleared ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE081 indicates that the data manager buffers in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system have been cleared. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Cause
  
  Data Manager Buffer Clearing: The buffers may be cleared due to a manual action, a system restart, or a background job that has been executed. This can happen if there are changes in the master data or transactional data that require the buffers to be refreshed.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is experiencing performance issues, it may automatically clear buffers to free up resources.
  Data Consistency Checks: The system may clear buffers as part of a data consistency check or during a data load process.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings related to the data manager or APO settings can also lead to buffer clearing.
  
  Solution
  
  Re-run the Data Manager: After the buffers are cleared, you may need to re-run the data manager to reload the necessary data into the buffers. This can often resolve the issue.
  Check Background Jobs: Review any background jobs that may have been running at the time the buffers were cleared. Ensure that they completed successfully and did not cause any inconsistencies.
  Monitor System Performance: Check the system performance metrics to identify any bottlenecks or issues that may have led to the buffer clearing. Address any performance issues as necessary.
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the configuration settings for the data manager and APO are correctly set up. If any changes were made recently, consider reverting them to see if it resolves the issue.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can help resolve the issue.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about why the buffers were cleared.
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for APO and the Data Manager for more detailed information on buffer management and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the /SAPAPO/PE081 error and restore normal functionality to your SAP APO system.