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 more detailed information about the error. You can do this by using transaction code SLG1. Look for the relevant log entries that correspond to the time the error occurred.
  
  
  Review Data: Ensure that the data being processed is consistent and valid. Check for any missing or incorrect entries that could be causing the update to fail.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the update. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  Database Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the database that might be preventing the update. If you find any locks that are no longer needed, you can release them.
  
  
  Debugging: If the error is related to custom code, you may need to debug the program to identify the root cause. Use transaction SE80 or SE38 to access the relevant program and set breakpoints.
  
  
  System Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the transaction or process that is failing. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Transport Management: If the error occurred after a transport, check if all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport missing objects or dependencies.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SLG1: Application Log
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE80/SE38: ABAP Workbench/Program Execution
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the details from the application log and any relevant context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the "STEP018 &1 error while updating" and implement a solution to resolve it.