How To Fix XS018 - Could not save administration data

XS018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XS - SAPconnect: All messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Could not save administration data

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when writing an entry to table SXADMINTAB.

System Response

The system reported the following error code: &V1&

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

XS018 - Details

• The SAP error message XS018, which states "Could not save administration data," typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA XS (Extended Services) or XS Advanced environments. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding an appropriate solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to save changes to the administration data.
  Database Locking: There may be a lock on the database that prevents changes from being saved.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the XS application or the database can lead to this error.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient memory or disk space on the server can prevent data from being saved.
  Corrupted Data: There may be corrupted data in the administration tables that is causing the save operation to fail.
  Network Issues: Temporary network issues can disrupt the connection to the database, leading to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the