How To Fix CM_REPORT_GEN016 - Generation of documents &1 &2 was canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_GEN - Report Generation

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Generation of documents &1 &2 was canceled

What causes this issue?

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.

System Response

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.

How to fix this error?

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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