How To Fix WSAM_SHMAE029 - PIPE Error

WSAM_SHMAE029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: PIPE Error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSAM_SHMAE029 - PIPE Error ?

  The SAP error message WSAM_SHMAE029 PIPE Error typically relates to issues in the communication layer of SAP, specifically involving the Shared Memory Adapter (SHMA) or inter-process communication mechanisms such as pipes.
  
  Cause
  
  PIPE Error in the context of SAP usually indicates a problem with the communication channel between SAP work processes or between SAP and external programs.
  The error can occur due to:
  Corrupted or full shared memory segments used by SAP for inter-process communication.
  Operating system level pipe or IPC (Inter-Process Communication) resource exhaustion or misconfiguration.
  Permission issues on the OS level preventing SAP from creating or accessing pipes.
  Network or kernel-level problems affecting the pipe communication.
  Incorrect or inconsistent SAP kernel files or patches.
  High system load or resource contention causing timeouts or failures in pipe communication.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check System Resources:
  
  Verify that the OS has sufficient resources (memory, semaphores, pipes).
  Use OS commands to check pipe limits and usage (e.g., ipcs on Unix/Linux).
  Increase limits if necessary (e.g., kernel parameters for