How To Fix ECH_MSG018 - Business process flagged for repeated execution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECH_MSG - Messages for Error & Conflict Handler

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Business process flagged for repeated execution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECH_MSG018 - Business process flagged for repeated execution ?

  The SAP error message ECH_MSG018, which states "Business process flagged for repeated execution," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Event Management or similar business process management scenarios. This message indicates that a particular business process has been marked for repeated execution, often due to a failure or an issue that needs to be addressed before the process can continue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Process Failure: The business process may have encountered an error during execution, leading to it being flagged for reprocessing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that dictate how processes are handled upon failure, which could lead to this message being triggered.
  Data Issues: Inconsistent or incorrect data may have caused the process to fail, resulting in the flag for repeated execution.
  Timeouts: If a process takes too long to execute, it may be flagged for repeated execution due to timeouts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Logs: Check the application logs or error logs to identify the specific reason