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Message type: E = Error
Message class: CM_REPORT_GEN - Report Generation
Message number: 016
Message text: Generation of documents &1 &2 was canceled
A runtime error occurred in the WWI work process, when processing the
generation job for document &V2&. The WWI work process was aborted
because of this error; resulting in a short dump.
The status of the generation job was set to <ZK>incorrect. </>The
document was not generated. The aborted WWI work process was
automatically restarted by the WWI dispatcher.
You can delete incorrect generation jobs in the WWI monitor.
If an ABAP runtime error is recorded due to the abort, then you can use
this to help to determine the reason for the abort.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
CM_REPORT_GEN016
- Generation of documents &1 &2 was canceled ?The SAP error message CM_REPORT_GEN016, which states "Generation of documents &1 &2 was canceled," typically occurs during the document generation process in SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution.
Possible Causes:
- User Cancellation: The user may have manually canceled the document generation process.
- System Timeout: The process may have taken too long, leading to a timeout and subsequent cancellation.
- Insufficient Authorizations: The user may lack the necessary authorizations to generate the documents.
- Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to document generation.
- Data Issues: Missing or incorrect data in the system can lead to the cancellation of the document generation.
- Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system resource limitations.
Solutions:
- Check User Actions: Verify if the document generation was canceled by the user. If so, re-initiate the process.
- Increase Timeout Settings: If the process is timing out, consider increasing the timeout settings in the system configuration.
- Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the document generation. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
- Validate Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the document generation process to ensure they are set up correctly.
- Data Validation: Check the data being used for document generation. Ensure that all required fields are filled and that the data is accurate.
- Check System Logs: Look into the system logs (transaction codes like SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context on the issue.
- Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
- Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.
Related Information:
By systematically addressing the potential causes and applying the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the CM_REPORT_GEN016 error effectively.
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