How To Fix 00018 - COMMIT successful

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: COMMIT successful

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00018 - COMMIT successful ?

  The SAP error message "00018 COMMIT successful" is not actually an error in the traditional sense; rather, it is an informational message indicating that a COMMIT operation has been successfully executed in the database. This message typically appears in the context of database transactions, where a COMMIT statement is used to save all changes made during the current transaction to the database.
  Cause:
  
  The message is generated after a successful execution of a COMMIT statement, which means that all changes made during the transaction have been saved.
  It can appear in various scenarios, such as when saving data in a transaction, updating records, or performing batch processing.
  
  Solution:
  Since this message indicates success, there is no action required to resolve an error. However, if you are seeing this message and expecting a different outcome (e.g., you expected an error or a different message), consider the following:
  
  Verify Transaction Logic: Ensure that the logic of your transaction is correct and that you are handling all necessary operations before the COMMIT.
  Check for Previous Errors: If you were expecting an error message, check the logs or previous messages to see if there were any issues before the COMMIT was executed.
  Review Application Logic: If this message appears unexpectedly, review the application logic to ensure that the transaction is being handled as intended.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Management: In SAP, transactions are managed using COMMIT and ROLLBACK statements. A COMMIT saves all changes, while a ROLLBACK undoes changes made during the transaction.
  Database Performance: Frequent COMMIT operations can impact database performance. It's essential to balance the frequency of COMMITs with the need for data integrity and performance.
  Debugging: If you are debugging a program and see this message, it may be helpful to set breakpoints or use logging to track the flow of data and understand the context in which the COMMIT is being executed.
  
  In summary, the "00018 COMMIT successful" message is a normal part of transaction processing in SAP, indicating that the changes have been successfully saved. If you have specific concerns or issues related to this message, further investigation into the transaction logic or application behavior may be necessary.