How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DG142 - Error in buffer: update failed: &1

/SEHS/DG_DG142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DG -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Error in buffer: update failed: &1

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/SEHS/DG_DG142 - Details

• The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG142 Error in buffer: update failed: &1 typically indicates that there was an issue with updating the buffer in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to data updates in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or integrity issues with the data being processed.
  Buffer Overflow: The buffer may have reached its limit, causing the update to fail.
  Database Locking: Another process may be locking the database table that the update is trying to access.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to update failures.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the update.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can lead to timeouts or failures in processing updates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Review the data being processed for any