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 In Camunda 7 , transactions are managed automatically by the process engine. However, one of the most confusing production issues is: ❌ Process execution rolls back unexpectedly, tasks are not completed, variables are lost, and no clear error is visible in Cockpit. This blog explains what transaction rollback means in Camunda , why it happens , how to identify the root cause , and best practices to avoid it . 1️⃣ What Is a Transaction Rollback in Camunda 7? Camunda executes BPMN steps inside database transactions . If any exception occurs , the entire transaction is rolled back , meaning: Task completion is undone Variables are not saved Process execution returns to the previous state Jobs may retry or create incidents ➡️ This is expected behavior but  often misunderstood. 2️⃣ Common Symptoms of Transaction Rollback You may observe: Task completes but reappears Process does not move to the next step Variables disappear after submission Job retries keep decreasing Incident c...

 In Camunda 7 , Cockpit incidents are meant to help operators quickly identify failures in running processes. However, a confusing and very common production issue is: ❌ Camunda Cockpit shows an Incident, but no clear error message or stack trace is visible. This blog explains why this happens , how to trace the real root cause , and practical solutions used in enterprise projects. 1️⃣ What Is an Incident in Camunda? An incident is created when: A job execution fails Retries reach 0 The engine cannot continue process execution Incidents are typically linked to: Failed service tasks External tasks Timers Asynchronous continuations 2️⃣ Why Cockpit Shows Incident but No Error 🔴 Root Cause 1: Exception Occurred Earlier, Not in Current Step Camunda only displays the last known failure , not always the original exception . 📌 The real error may have occurred: In a previous async step In an earlier delegate execution During a retry attempt ✅ Solution : Check History → Incidents Revi...