How To Fix WG041 - Error buffering order items. Data will be lost if system crashes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Error buffering order items. Data will be lost if system crashes

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG041 - Error buffering order items. Data will be lost if system crashes ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WG041 - Error buffering order items. Data will be lost if system crashes
  
  Cause:
  The error message WG041 typically occurs in SAP when there is a problem with the buffering mechanism used for order items in the Warehouse Management (WM) or Logistics Execution (LE) module. Specifically, it indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to buffer (temporarily store) order item data in the application server memory.
  This buffering is used to improve performance by reducing database access during processing. If the buffer cannot be updated or maintained correctly, the system warns that data might be lost if a system crash occurs before the data is saved to the database.
  Common causes include:
  
  Memory or buffer overflow: The buffer area allocated for order items is full or corrupted.
  Inconsistent or incorrect data: The order items being processed have inconsistencies or data issues.
  System resource constraints: Insufficient memory or system resources on the application server.
  Programming or customization errors: Custom code or user exits/enhancements interfering with standard buffering logic.
  Transport or patch issues: Missing or inconsistent SAP notes or patches related to WM/LE buffering.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Resources:
  
  Verify that the application server has sufficient memory and resources.
  Monitor system logs (transaction SM21) and memory usage.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Order Data:
  
  Check the order items being processed for inconsistencies or errors.
  Use transaction codes like LT22 (Display Transfer Order) or VL03N (Display Delivery) to review the data.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are user exits, BADIs, or enhancements related to order processing or buffering, review them for errors or improper handling of buffers.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message WG041 or buffering issues in WM/LE.
  Apply relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  Buffer Management:
  
  Sometimes, resetting or clearing buffers can help.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/OM17 or relevant buffer management transactions if applicable.
  Restarting the application server can clear temporary buffer issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the problem persists, debugging the standard SAP function modules or programs involved in buffering order items can help identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If internal analysis does not resolve the issue, raise a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Module: Warehouse Management (WM), Logistics Execution (LE)
  Transaction Codes: LT22, VL03N, SM21, ST22 (for dumps), SM50/SM66 (process monitoring)
  Buffering Concept: SAP buffers certain data in memory to improve performance. If buffering fails, data integrity risks increase.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WG041 or buffering errors.
  System Logs: Always check system logs and short dumps for additional clues.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WG041 - Error buffering order items. Data will be lost if system crashes
  
  
  Cause
  Buffer overflow, data inconsistency, resource constraints, or custom code issues
  
  
  Impact
  Risk of data loss if system crashes before buffered data is saved
  
  
  Solution
  Check system resources, validate order data, review custom code, apply SAP Notes, clear buffers, debug if needed
  
  
  Related Info
  WM/LE module, buffering mechanism, transaction codes LT22, VL03N, system logs SM21, ST22
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, system version, recent changes), I can help tailor the solution further.