How To Fix /UI2/GLOBAL_CACHES017 - An exception occurred while trying to invalidate the NWBC runtime cache

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/GLOBAL_CACHES -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: An exception occurred while trying to invalidate the NWBC runtime cache

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/GLOBAL_CACHES017 - An exception occurred while trying to invalidate the NWBC runtime cache ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/GLOBAL_CACHES017 indicates that there was an exception while trying to invalidate the NWBC (NetWeaver Business Client) runtime cache. This error can occur due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help in resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Cache Corruption: The NWBC runtime cache may be corrupted or contain invalid entries.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues that prevent the cache from being invalidated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform cache invalidation.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the NWBC or related components can lead to this error.
  Backend System Issues: Problems in the backend system (like ABAP or database issues) can also cause this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Clear Cache Manually:
  
  You can manually clear the NWBC cache. This can often resolve issues related to cache corruption.
  To do this, navigate to the NWBC client, and look for options to clear the cache or reset the