How To Fix COWIPB114 - Function terminated by user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Function terminated by user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB114 - Function terminated by user ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB114, which states "Function terminated by user," typically occurs when a user manually interrupts a process or transaction in SAP. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a long-running report, batch job, or data processing task.
  Causes:
  
  User Intervention: The most common cause is that the user has pressed the "Cancel" button or used a keyboard shortcut (like Ctrl+C) to stop the process.
  Timeouts: If a process takes too long, users may decide to terminate it.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is slow or unresponsive, users might terminate the function out of frustration.
  Errors in the Process: Sometimes, if the process encounters an error or is not behaving as expected, users may choose to stop it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Process: If the function was terminated unintentionally, try to rerun the process. Ensure that you do not interrupt it this time.
  Check System Performance: If the process is taking too long, check the system performance. You may need to optimize the process or check for any underlying issues affecting performance.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If applicable, consider increasing the timeout settings for long-running processes.
  Error Handling: If the process is failing due to errors, review the logs or error messages to identify the root cause and address it.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly handle long-running processes and understand the implications of terminating them.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may want to check transaction codes related to the process you were running (e.g., COHV for production order processing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific transaction or process you were executing.
  System Logs: Review system logs (SM21) or application logs (SLG1) for additional context around the error.
  Performance Monitoring: Use transaction ST03N to analyze workload and performance metrics to identify bottlenecks.
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for more in-depth troubleshooting.