Error
Error Code:
218
SAP S/4HANA Error 218: XA Transaction Rollback Failure
Description
Error 218, `ERR_TX_XA_RBROLLBACK`, indicates that a distributed XA transaction has failed and been rolled back. This typically occurs when an issue prevents the transaction from completing across multiple resource managers, leading to all changes being undone without a specific cause being identified.
Error Message
ERR_TX_XA_RBROLLBACK
Known Causes
3 known causesDatabase Connectivity Loss
Intermittent network issues or a temporary unavailability of the database server can disrupt the transaction's commit phase.
Resource Manager Failure
One or more participating resource managers in the distributed XA transaction may have become unresponsive or failed unexpectedly.
Transaction Timeout
The XA transaction exceeded its configured timeout period before all distributed operations could successfully complete.
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