Error
Error Code:
208
SAP S/4HANA Error 208: XA Distributed Transaction Failure
Description
Error 208, 'ERR_TX_XAER', indicates a failure within an XA distributed transaction. This typically occurs when SAP S/4HANA is coordinating a transaction across multiple resource managers (e.g., different databases or external systems) and one or more components fail to properly participate in the two-phase commit protocol, leading to an inconsistent state.
Error Message
ERR_TX_XAER
Known Causes
4 known causesNetwork Connectivity Issues
Unstable or interrupted network connections between SAP S/4HANA, the transaction manager, and participating resource managers can disrupt the XA protocol.
Resource Manager Problems
One or more participating databases or external resource managers might be offline, unresponsive, or incorrectly configured for distributed transactions.
Transaction Timeout
The distributed transaction exceeded its configured timeout period before all phases of the XA commit could be completed across all participants.
Inconsistent Transaction State
A participant in the XA transaction entered an inconsistent state, preventing proper coordination and completion of the two-phase commit.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:
General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service