How To Fix AB403 - The file transfer to Excel was cancelled by the user

AB403 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 403

• Message text: The file transfer to Excel was cancelled by the user

What causes this issue?

The transfer of the file was terminated by the user.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB403 - The file transfer to Excel was cancelled by the user ?

  The SAP error message AB403, which states "The file transfer to Excel was cancelled by the user," typically occurs when a user attempts to export data from SAP to Microsoft Excel, but the process is interrupted or canceled by the user before it completes. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  User Intervention: The most common cause is that the user manually cancels the export process, either by closing the dialog or clicking a cancel button.
  Timeouts: If the export takes too long, the user might think it has stalled and cancel it.
  Excel Issues: Problems with Microsoft Excel itself, such as it being unresponsive or having issues opening files, can lead to this error.
  Network Issues: If there are network interruptions during the data transfer, it may result in a cancellation.
  SAP GUI Settings: Certain settings in the SAP GUI or the way the export is configured can lead