Error
Error Code:
11
SAP S/4HANA Error 11: Invalid Transaction State
Description
This error indicates that an operation was attempted when the underlying system or business object was not in an expected or valid state. It often occurs when data integrity is compromised, a process step is skipped, or an action is performed out of sequence within a business transaction.
Error Message
ERR_INV_STATE
Known Causes
4 known causesData Inconsistency
Occurs when transaction data, master data, or related documents are out of sync, leading to an inconsistent state for the current operation.
Incorrect Process Sequence
An action was attempted before prerequisite steps were completed or after a critical state change, violating the defined business process flow.
Session Data Corruption
The user's session-specific data or temporary state information has become corrupted or desynchronized with the backend system.
Concurrent Modification
Another user or automated process is simultaneously modifying the same data, leading to a temporary invalid state for your current operation.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Restart SAP Application Server Instance easy
A simple restart can resolve transient transaction state issues.
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Log in to the SAP system using an administrator user (e.g., DDIC or SAP*).
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Execute transaction SM51 to view the application server instances.
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Select the relevant application server instance and click the 'Restart' button.
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Alternatively, use the operating system command to restart the SAP instance. The exact command depends on your OS and SAP installation.
sudo systemctl restart <sapsid>_D<instance_number>5
Monitor the instance startup and try the transaction again.
2. Clear User Session and Buffer medium
Corrupted user session data can lead to invalid transaction states.
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Identify the user experiencing the error.
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Execute transaction SM04 to view logged-in users.
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Select the user, then click 'End Session'. Confirm the action.
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Execute transaction SM12 to view and delete locks. Look for any locks related to the user and the problematic transaction. Delete them if appropriate, but exercise caution and understand the implications of deleting locks.
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Clear the user's program buffer. This can sometimes be done via transaction SU53 (though not directly for buffer clearing, it helps diagnose authorization issues that might indirectly cause state problems) or by logging out and back in. For more direct buffer clearing, consult SAP Notes related to memory management.
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Have the user log in again and attempt the transaction.
3. Analyze System Logs for Underlying Issues advanced
Investigate system logs to pinpoint the root cause of the invalid state.
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Execute transaction SM21 to access the SAP System Log. Filter by the time the error occurred.
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Examine the log entries for any errors or warnings preceding the ERR_INV_STATE message. Look for database errors, memory issues, or application-specific errors.
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If database issues are suspected, check the SAP HANA Alert files (e.g., `alert.<timestamp>` in the HANA trace directory) for any critical alerts or errors.
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Check the SAP application server work process traces (dev_w<nn>) for detailed error information related to the transaction execution.
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If the error points to a specific database object or operation, consider running database-specific diagnostic tools or queries. For example, to check for HANA table inconsistencies (though less likely to cause ERR_INV_STATE directly, it's good practice):
SELECT * FROM M_TABLE_COLUMNS WHERE SCHEMA_NAME = 'SAP<SID>' AND TABLE_NAME = '<TABLE_NAME>' AND COLUMN_NAME = '<COLUMN_NAME>' AND IS_VALID = 'FALSE';6
Based on the log analysis, consult SAP Notes or engage SAP Support with the gathered information.