How To Fix COCM163 - Process step &1 was revoked by user &2

COCM163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Process step &1 was revoked by user &2

What causes this issue?

In the change process for procurement element change record &V3& for
initiating object record &V4&, process step &V1& has been undone.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM163 - Process step &1 was revoked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message COCM163 indicates that a process step in a workflow or process chain was revoked by a user. This typically occurs in the context of process chains or background jobs where a user has the authority to stop or revoke a running process.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Intervention: The most common cause is that a user with the necessary permissions manually revoked the process step. This could be due to a change in business requirements, an error in the process, or a need to halt the process for any reason.
  System Configuration: Sometimes, system settings or configurations may allow for automatic revocation under certain conditions, such as timeouts or resource constraints.
  Error Handling: If a process step encounters an error, a user may choose to revoke it to prevent further issues or to rerun the process with corrected parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Actions: Review the actions taken by the user who revoked the process step.