'org.springframework.transaction.UnexpectedRollbackException' when Viewing or Creating a Page
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Symptoms
The following appears in the atlassian-confluence.log:
org.springframework.transaction.UnexpectedRollbackException: Transaction rolled back because it has been marked as rollback-only
at
org.springframework.transaction.support.AbstractPlatformTransactionManager.commit
...
Cause
This error can be a result of a number of causes. It's thrown by the Spring framework, and generally appears as a symptom of another issue.
Diagnosis
To identify the specific root cause of an occurrence of this error, you'll need to consult the atlassian-confluence.log. The ERROR thrown before 'org.springframework.transaction.UnexpectedRollbackException' and the related stack trace will point to the issue that eventually caused the Spring framework error.
Resolution
- The resolution might be different in each case, and depends on the issue identified in the log analysis.
- If this problem occurs when viewing a page, follow the instructions Cannot edit page: Editing or Deleting a Page That Won't Render.