Error
Error Code:
5142
SAP S/4HANA Error 5142: Annotation Manager Context Mismatch
Description
Error 5142 indicates that the Annotation Manager, a core component for handling document annotations and markups, was initialized or accessed without being properly associated with an active document. This typically occurs when an operation involving annotations is attempted outside the expected document scope, leading to a context mismatch.
Error Message
Annotation Manager created outside of document.
Known Causes
4 known causesInvalid Document Context
The system attempted to initialize or use the Annotation Manager when no document was open or the active document was not properly registered.
Corrupted Document Data
The document being processed may have corrupt or inconsistent metadata regarding its annotation structure, preventing proper association.
Concurrent Operation Conflict
An annotation-related operation might have been initiated simultaneously with a document-closing or context-switching action, leading to a race condition.
Temporary System Glitch
A transient issue or minor system anomaly might have prevented the Annotation Manager from correctly identifying the document context.
Solutions
4 solutions available1. Restart SAP Gateway Service easy
A simple restart of the SAP Gateway service can resolve transient issues.
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Access the SAP Gateway system (often the application server or a dedicated Gateway hub).
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Open the SAP transaction code SMGW.
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Navigate to Goto -> Gateway Monitoring -> Active Gateways.
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Identify the relevant Gateway instance and restart it. This might involve selecting the instance and clicking the 'Restart' button or using the appropriate menu option.
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Verify if the error 5142 is resolved after the Gateway restart.
2. Clear SAP Gateway Cache medium
Corrupted or outdated cache entries can lead to context mismatches.
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Access the SAP Gateway system.
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Open the SAP transaction code SMGW.
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Navigate to Goto -> Gateway Monitoring -> Cache Information -> Clear All.
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Confirm the cache clearing operation when prompted.
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Test the affected functionality to see if the error is resolved.
3. Verify SAP Annotations and Metadata Configuration advanced
Incorrectly configured annotations or metadata can cause the Annotation Manager to operate out of context.
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Identify the specific OData service that is triggering the error 5142.
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Access the SAP Gateway system and open transaction code SEGW (Gateway Service Builder).
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Load the identified OData service project.
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Review the service's annotations. Ensure that all annotations are correctly defined and associated with the appropriate entities and properties within the service's metadata.
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Pay close attention to any custom annotations or annotations generated from CDS views, ensuring their structure and references are valid.
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If the OData service is based on a CDS view, examine the CDS view definition for any annotation errors or incorrect associations.
SELECT * FROM CDS_VIEW_NAME;7
Re-generate and re-activate the OData service in SEGW after making any necessary corrections.
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Redeploy the OData service to the Gateway.
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Test the OData service again to confirm the error is resolved.
4. Update SAP Notes Related to Annotation Framework advanced
SAP regularly releases corrections for the annotation framework. Applying relevant notes can resolve known bugs.
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Access the SAP Support Portal (support.sap.com).
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Search for SAP Notes related to 'Annotation Manager', 'Gateway Annotation Framework', or error code '5142'.
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Identify and analyze the most relevant SAP Notes for your SAP S/4HANA version and support package level.
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Download the identified SAP Notes and their correction instructions.
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Implement the SAP Notes using transaction code SNOTE. Ensure you follow the note's instructions carefully, including any pre-requisites or post-implementation steps.
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After implementing the notes, perform a full system restart (if recommended by the note) or restart the relevant Gateway services.
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Test the affected functionality to verify that the error 5142 has been resolved.