How To Fix 50103 - User canceled start of business process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 50 - Messages in Package EEOB

• Message number: 103

• Message text: User canceled start of business process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 50103 - User canceled start of business process ?

  The SAP error message "50103 User canceled start of business process" typically indicates that a user has manually canceled the initiation of a business process in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of a transaction, workflow, or batch job.
  Cause:
  
  User Intervention: The most common cause is that the user intentionally canceled the process. This could be due to a mistake, a change in decision, or realizing that the process should not be executed at that moment.
  System Timeout: In some cases, if a user does not respond to a prompt or dialog box in a timely manner, the system may interpret this as a cancellation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the business process or workflow that lead to unexpected cancellations.
  Authorization Issues: If a user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a particular business process, they may be prompted to cancel.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Actions: Verify if the user indeed intended to cancel the process. If it was unintentional, they can try to restart the process.
  Review Logs: Check the system logs or transaction logs to see if there are any additional messages or errors that provide more context about why the process was canceled.
  Reconfigure Process: If the cancellation is due to configuration issues, review the settings for the business process or workflow and make necessary adjustments.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to execute the business process. If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the necessary permissions.
  User Training: If users are frequently canceling processes unintentionally, consider providing additional training or documentation to help them understand the process better.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the business process, you may want to look into specific transaction codes related to the process being executed.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific business process or transaction that is generating this error.
  Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.