How To Fix 12808 - Program canceled by user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Program canceled by user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12808 - Program canceled by user ?

  The SAP error message "12808 Program canceled by user" typically indicates that a user has manually terminated a running program or transaction in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, such as the program taking too long to execute, the user realizing they have initiated the wrong transaction, or simply a need to stop the process for any other reason.
  Causes:
  
  User Intervention: The most common cause is that the user clicked the "Cancel" button or used the keyboard shortcut (like Ctrl + C) to stop the program.
  Long Processing Time: If a program takes too long to execute, users may decide to cancel it.
  Incorrect Transaction: The user may have started the wrong transaction and decided to cancel it.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is slow or unresponsive, users might cancel their requests out of frustration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Actions: Verify if the user intentionally canceled the program. If so, no further action is needed.
  Optimize Performance: If the program is taking too long, consider optimizing the code or the database queries involved. Analyze performance using transaction codes like ST05 (SQL Trace) or ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  User Training: Provide training to users on how to properly execute transactions and understand the implications of canceling processes.
  Review System Resources: Check if there are any system performance issues that could be causing delays. This may involve looking at system logs, memory usage, and CPU load.
  Error Handling: Implement better error handling in the program to manage long-running processes more gracefully, possibly by providing feedback to the user about the status of the operation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check if there are any background jobs that were canceled and to analyze their logs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to specific programs or transactions that may lead to unexpected cancellations.
  User Logs: Review user logs to see if there are patterns in cancellations that could indicate a broader issue with specific transactions or programs.
  
  If the issue persists or if there are specific circumstances surrounding the cancellation that need to be addressed, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.