Camunda 7 Transaction Rollback Issue Explained – Causes, Symptoms & Fixes
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...