How To Fix 72157 - Employee selection cancelled by user

72157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Employee selection cancelled by user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72157 - Employee selection cancelled by user ?

  The SAP error message "72157 Employee selection cancelled by user" typically occurs when a user is in the process of selecting an employee in a transaction or report, and they choose to cancel the selection instead of proceeding. This message is not an error in the traditional sense but rather an indication that the user has opted to exit the selection process.
  
  Cause:
  
  The user initiated a selection process for employees (e.g., in a report or transaction) but decided to cancel the operation before completing it.
  This can happen if the user accidentally clicks the cancel button or decides not to proceed with the selection for any reason.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Re-initiate the Selection: If the user intended to select employees, they can simply re-initiate the selection process and proceed with their intended actions.
  Check User Intent: Ensure that the user is aware of the selection process and confirm whether they want to continue or cancel.
  Training: If this