How To Fix IM704 - SSYST: Database error in function module WF_COMMIT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 704

• Message text: SSYST: Database error in function module WF_COMMIT

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM704 - SSYST: Database error in function module WF_COMMIT ?

  The SAP error message IM704 with the description "SSYST: Database error in function module WF_COMMIT" typically indicates that there is a problem with the database commit operation in the workflow processing. This error can arise due to various reasons, including database connectivity issues, transaction log problems, or issues with the underlying database itself.
  Causes:
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be a temporary loss of connection to the database server.
  Transaction Log Full: If the database transaction log is full, it can prevent new transactions from being committed.
  Database Locking: There may be locks on the database that are preventing the commit from completing.
  Database Corruption: In rare cases, there may be corruption in the database that is causing the commit to fail.
  Insufficient Resources: The database server may be running low on resources (e.g., memory, disk space).
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect database configuration settings can lead to commit failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Connectivity: Ensure that the connection to the database