How To Fix RSENQ118 - Logs exist that have not yet been updated and that have been terminated

RSENQ118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSENQ - Lock Manager

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Logs exist that have not yet been updated and that have been terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSENQ118 - Logs exist that have not yet been updated and that have been terminated ?

  The SAP error message RSENQ118 indicates that there are logs in the system that have not been updated and have been terminated. This typically relates to the enqueue mechanism in SAP, which is responsible for managing locks on objects to ensure data consistency during concurrent access.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may lead to logs being created that are not updated in a timely manner.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance bottlenecks can prevent the timely processing of logs.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as locks or deadlocks, can also lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the enqueue server or related settings may lead to issues in log processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSENQ118 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Logs: Use transaction codes like SM21 (System Log) or SLG1 (Application Log) to check