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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SUI_TM_MM -
Message number: 021
Message text: Error while synchronizing cache of catalogs
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SUI_TM_MM021
- Error while synchronizing cache of catalogs ?The SAP error message SUI_TM_MM021, which indicates "Error while synchronizing cache of catalogs," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with catalog synchronization in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the configuration, data inconsistencies, or problems with the underlying database.
Causes:
- Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the catalogs that are being synchronized.
- Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the catalog management or related areas can lead to synchronization errors.
- Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as locks or corruption, can prevent successful synchronization.
- Network Issues: If the synchronization involves remote systems, network issues can disrupt the process.
- Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user or system trying to perform the synchronization.
Solutions:
- Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for catalog management in SAP. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
- Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the catalog data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. This may involve checking for missing or incorrect entries.
- Database Health Check: Perform a health check on the database to ensure there are no locks or corruption issues. You may need to consult your database administrator for this.
- Review Logs: Check the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the root cause of the issue.
- User Authorizations: Ensure that the user or system performing the synchronization has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the catalog data.
- Reinitialize Cache: In some cases, it may be necessary to clear and reinitialize the cache for the catalogs. This can often resolve synchronization issues.
- SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that can resolve the issue.
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