How To Fix STEP018 - &1 error while updating. See application log.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 error while updating. See application log.

What causes this issue?

Errors occured during update.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Look in the application log and change the proposals for the objects.
Then you can start a new update run.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP018 - &1 error while updating. See application log. ?

  The SAP error message "STEP018 &1 error while updating. See application log." typically indicates that there was an issue during the update process in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data updates, batch processing, or when executing certain transactions.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, which can lead to update failures.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  Database Lock: A database lock might be preventing the update from being executed.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might be causing the error.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can lead to update errors.
  Transport Issues: If the error occurs after a transport, it might be due to missing objects or dependencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Application Log: The first step is to check the application log for