Error
Error Code:
128
SAP S/4HANA Error 128: Transaction Processing Failure
Description
Error 128, indicated by "ERR_TX", signifies a general transaction error within SAP S/4HANA. This means that a specific business process step or data operation could not be completed successfully, often preventing data from being saved or updated as intended.
Error Message
ERR_TX
Known Causes
4 known causesInvalid Input or Data Discrepancy
The transaction failed because of incorrect, missing, or inconsistent data provided by the user or sourced from other system modules.
Insufficient User Authorizations
The current user lacks the necessary permissions or roles to execute the specific transaction or access required data within the system.
Incorrect System Configuration
Underlying system settings, customization, or master data configurations are not correctly maintained, leading to transaction failure.
Temporary System Lock or Resource Unavailability
The transaction could not proceed due to a temporary lock on data, database issues, or other transient system resource limitations.
Solutions
4 solutions available1. Restart SAP Application Server Instances easy
A simple restart can resolve temporary transaction processing glitches.
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Log in to the SAP system as a user with administrative privileges (e.g., SAP* or DDIC).
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Access the SAP transaction SM51 to view the application server status.
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Select all active application server instances.
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From the menu bar, navigate to 'Server' -> 'Restart'.
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Confirm the restart operation when prompted. Allow sufficient time for all instances to restart.
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Test the transaction that was failing to see if the error is resolved.
2. Analyze System Logs for Underlying Issues medium
Investigate SAP system logs to pinpoint the root cause of transaction failures.
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Log in to the SAP system.
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Access the SAP transaction SM21 (System Log).
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Filter the log entries for the time period when the error occurred. Look for entries related to 'ERR_TX', 'Transaction Processing', or other abnormal messages.
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Examine the details of any relevant log entries. Pay attention to error codes, program names, function modules, and database messages.
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If database errors are indicated, access the database alert log (e.g., Oracle Alert Log, HANA Trace Files) for more specific information.
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If application-specific errors are found, consult SAP Notes or engage with SAP support for further analysis and resolution.
3. Check Database Connectivity and Resource Utilization medium
Ensure the SAP system can communicate with the database and that the database has sufficient resources.
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Log in to the SAP system.
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Access the SAP transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) and check the connection to your database.
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Perform a connection test for the relevant RFC destination. If it fails, investigate network connectivity, firewall rules, and database listener status.
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Access the database monitoring tools (e.g., SAP HANA Cockpit, Oracle Enterprise Manager) to check for resource utilization.
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Monitor CPU, memory, disk I/O, and network traffic on the database server. High utilization can lead to transaction processing delays or failures.
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If database resources are constrained, consider scaling up the database hardware or optimizing database queries. For SAP HANA, check for inefficient SQL statements using the SQL Plan Cache or Query Monitor.
4. Review and Re-activate SAP Business Objects advanced
Corrupted or inactive business objects can sometimes cause transaction processing errors.
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Identify the specific business object or transaction that is failing. This information can often be found in the system logs (SM21) or ST22 (ABAP Runtime Errors).
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Access the SAP transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE24 (Class Builder) to locate the relevant business object (e.g., ABAP Class, Function Group).
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Check the status of the object. If it appears inactive or corrupted, attempt to activate it. For classes, use the 'Activate' button. For function groups, use SE38 to run R3TR_ACTIVATE_OBJECT.
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If the object is a specific transaction code, ensure it is correctly configured and assigned to relevant roles. Transaction SE93 is used for transaction code maintenance.
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If the error persists, consider re-generating or re-transporting the affected object from a known good system, if applicable.
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After making changes, test the transaction again. If the issue is widespread, a more in-depth analysis of the application code might be required, potentially involving SAP support.