How To Fix CL177 - The transaction was restarted

CL177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 177

• Message text: The transaction was restarted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL177 - The transaction was restarted ?

  The SAP error message CL177, which states "The transaction was restarted," typically occurs when a transaction in SAP is interrupted or terminated unexpectedly. This can happen for various reasons, including system errors, user actions, or issues with the underlying data.
  Causes:
  
  User Intervention: The user may have manually terminated the transaction or navigated away from it.
  System Errors: There could be a system error or crash that caused the transaction to restart.
  Timeouts: If a transaction takes too long to process, it may time out and restart.
  Lock Issues: If the transaction is trying to access a locked resource, it may be forced to restart.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems can lead to interruptions in the transaction process.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP system can lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) to identify any underlying issues or errors that occurred around the time of the transaction restart.
  Review User Actions: Ensure