Error
Error Code:
1793
SAP S/4HANA Error 1793: Invalid Shared Memory Creation
Description
Error 1793, ERR_SHM_CREATE_INVALID, indicates that SAP S/4HANA encountered an issue while attempting to create a shared memory segment. This typically occurs when the system tries to allocate resources with an invalid key identifier or a specified size that is not permissible or available.
Error Message
ERR_SHM_CREATE_INVALID
Known Causes
4 known causesIncorrect System Configuration
System parameters related to shared memory allocation (e.g., `shm_max`, `shm_min`, `shm_segment_size`) may be misconfigured, leading to invalid key or size requests.
Insufficient System Resources
The operating system may not have enough available physical or virtual memory to allocate the requested shared memory segment, resulting in a size-related error.
Conflicting Shared Memory Segments
A shared memory key requested might already be in use or a previous segment was not properly deallocated, causing a conflict during the creation attempt.
Operating System Permissions
The user or process attempting to create the shared memory segment lacks the necessary operating system permissions to perform this operation.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:
General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service