How To Fix 00685 - Transaction from "PRIV" session reset after timeout

00685 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Transaction from "PRIV" session reset after timeout

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00685 - Transaction from "PRIV" session reset after timeout ?

  The SAP error message "00685 Transaction from 'PRIV' session reset after timeout" typically indicates that a transaction in a privileged session has been terminated due to inactivity. This can happen when a user is logged into a session but does not perform any actions for a specified period, leading to a timeout.
  
  Cause:
  
  Session Timeout: SAP systems have a timeout setting that automatically logs out users after a period of inactivity to free up resources and maintain security.
  Privileged Session: The error specifically mentions a "PRIV" session, which usually refers to a session with elevated privileges (like administrative access). These sessions may have different timeout settings compared to regular user sessions.
  Configuration Settings: The timeout duration can be configured in the SAP system settings, and it may be set too low for the user's needs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Timeout Settings: If the timeout is too short for your business processes, consider increasing the timeout duration. This can