Error
Error Code:
209
SAP S/4HANA Error 209: Asynchronous Operation Failure
Description
Error 209, 'ERR_TX_XAER_ASYNC', indicates a failure during an asynchronous operation within SAP S/4HANA. This typically occurs when a background process, deferred task, or communication between system components that does not happen in real-time encounters an unexpected issue, potentially affecting data consistency or workflow progression.
Error Message
ERR_TX_XAER_ASYNC
Known Causes
4 known causesNetwork Connectivity Issues
Intermittent or unstable network connections can disrupt the communication required for asynchronous operations between SAP S/4HANA components or integrated systems.
Insufficient System Resources
Lack of available system resources, such as memory, CPU, or background work processes, can prevent asynchronous tasks from executing or completing successfully.
Incorrect Configuration of Asynchronous Services
Misconfigurations in SAP S/4HANA settings related to background jobs, queues, RFC destinations, or external system interfaces can lead to asynchronous operation failures.
Database Transaction Locks or Timeouts
Conflicting database operations or long-running transactions can cause asynchronous processes attempting to access the same data to fail due to locks or exceeding timeout thresholds.
Solutions
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- 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