How To Fix WSAM_SHMAE017 - Display was refreshed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSAM_SHMAE - Message class for SRS enhanced mat search and ATP request

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Display was refreshed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSAM_SHMAE017 - Display was refreshed ?

  The SAP error message WSAM_SHMAE017: Display was refreshed typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications or SAP GUI when the screen or view is automatically refreshed or reloaded. This message is more informational than an error, indicating that the display content has been updated or refreshed due to some internal event or user action.
  
  Cause
  
  Automatic Refresh Triggered: The message appears when the system automatically refreshes the screen or view to reflect updated data or state changes.
  User Interaction: Sometimes, user actions such as navigating back and forth, or certain function calls, trigger a refresh.
  Backend Data Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or context nodes in Web Dynpro can cause the UI to refresh.
  Session or Lock Issues: In some cases, if the session state changes or locks are released, the display might be refreshed to show the current state.
  
  
  Solution
  
  Generally No Action Needed: Since this message is informational, it usually does not require corrective action.
  Check for Unintended Refreshes: If the refresh is causing user confusion or interrupting workflow, investigate the cause of the refresh:
  
  Review the Web Dynpro component code for explicit calls to refresh or rerender the view.
  Check for backend changes or BAdIs/user-exits that might trigger context updates.
  
  
  Optimize Refresh Logic: If the refresh is unnecessary or too frequent, optimize the application logic to reduce refreshes.
  User Training: Inform users that the message indicates the display has been updated to show the latest data.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Message Class: WSAM_SHMAE
  Context: Common in SAP Web Dynpro ABAP applications or SAP GUI screens that use dynamic data binding.
  SAP Notes: There are no critical SAP Notes specifically for this message as it is informational.
  Debugging: Use Web Dynpro trace or debugger to identify what triggers the refresh if it is causing issues.
  Similar Messages: Other WSAM_SHMAE messages relate to UI updates and synchronization.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Message
  WSAM_SHMAE017: Display was refreshed
  
  
  Cause
  Automatic or triggered UI refresh
  
  
  Solution
  Usually no action; investigate if disruptive
  
  
  Context
  SAP Web Dynpro, SAP GUI dynamic screens
  
  
  
  
  If you are experiencing functional issues alongside this message, please provide more details about the scenario, transaction, or application to assist further.