How To Fix SY431 - COMMIT WORK executed by system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 431

• Message text: COMMIT WORK executed by system

What causes this issue?

You are in the ABAP Debugger. The system tried (unsuccessfully) to
switch the work process to debugging mode.

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

There are currently so many processes operating in debugging mode in
this system that <ZH>it was not possible to switch this process into
debugging mode as well</>. The system therefore executed a commit.
In production (Customer) systems or clients, the commit is not executed
for security reasons. Instead, the system prevents debugging.
You are not working in a production client (see table T000). The
maximum number of work processes that may work in debugging mode is set
in the profile parameter rdisp/wpdbug_max_no.
Dialog work processes working in debugging mode are assigned to a
single user; this protects the user context from any process changes.
Usually, user contexts are rolled out of the old work process when the
system is waiting for user input, and prepared to be rolled into a new
work process. A commit is then required.
Work processes in debugging mode cannot be used by other users. The
number of free work processes is therefore reduced, and this can affect
system performance. For this reason, there is a limit on the number of
work processes which can be in debugging mode at any time.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Changes to tables are written to the database in the COMMIT WORK. Note
this when working with the ABAP Debugger, particularly when you want to
exit the debugger. It is often safer to let the program run on until
the next screen is displayed.
The system will switch the dialog process with which you are working
into debugging mode as soon as possible.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY431 - COMMIT WORK executed by system ?

  The SAP error message SY431 indicates that a "COMMIT WORK" statement was executed by the system. This message typically arises in the context of database transactions within an ABAP program. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Implicit COMMIT: The error often occurs when a program or function module implicitly executes a COMMIT WORK statement. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  A background job that is processing data.
  A program that is trying to commit changes to the database but encounters an issue.
  A transaction that is being processed in a way that the system automatically commits the changes.
  
  
  
  Database Lock Issues: If there are locks on the database that prevent the commit from being executed successfully, this error may arise.
  
  
  Error in Previous Processing: If there was an error in the processing of a previous step in the transaction, the system may attempt to commit changes that are not valid.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Previous Errors: Review the logs or the previous steps in the transaction to identify if there were any errors that occurred before the COMMIT WORK statement was executed. Fixing these errors may resolve the issue.
  
  
  Database Lock Management: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the database that may be preventing the commit. If necessary, release the locks.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the program to see where the COMMIT WORK is being called and what the state of the data is at that point. This can help identify if there are any issues with the data being committed.
  
  
  Review Transaction Logic: Ensure that the logic of the transaction is correct and that all necessary checks are in place before executing a commit.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM21 (System Log), ST22 (Dump Analysis), and SLG1 (Application Log) to gather more information about the error context.
  ABAP Documentation: Review the ABAP documentation regarding database transactions and the use of COMMIT WORK to understand its implications and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SY431 error in your SAP environment.