SAP Note 33873 - What do the semaphores mean?

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Summary :
SAP Note elaborates on semaphore management in the system. Semaphores are integral for resource locking in transactions like SM50, where they control access to work processes. The Note provides a detailed list of semaphores used in various SAP components such as ABAP program buffers, transaction buffers, and dispatcher communication. By accessing transaction SM50 and using F1 help on the semaphore column, users can obtain specifics on semaphore usage linked to different resource management areas. Additionally, the UNIX command 'ipcs -p' can give an active overview of semaphores, aiding in complex troubleshooting and system analysis tasks.

Key words :
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