How To Fix DH814 - Termination by User

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DH - DD: Messages for search helps

• Message number: 814

• Message text: Termination by User

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DH814 - Termination by User ?

  The SAP error message DH814, which indicates "Termination by User," typically occurs when a user manually terminates a process or transaction in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the context is essential for addressing the issue.
  Causes:
  
  User Intervention: The most straightforward cause is that the user intentionally stopped the process, either by clicking a cancel button or closing the session.
  Timeouts: If a process takes too long to execute, users may decide to terminate it.
  System Performance Issues: Slow system performance or unresponsive transactions may lead users to terminate processes.
  Errors in the Process: If a transaction encounters an error or is not behaving as expected, users might choose to stop it.
  Batch Jobs: In the case of background jobs, a user may have canceled a job that was running.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Actions: Verify if the termination was intentional. If it was, no further action may be needed.
  Review System Performance: If the termination was due to performance issues, consider analyzing system performance metrics and optimizing the system.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and short dump analysis (transaction ST22) for any related errors that might have led to the termination.
  User Training: If users are frequently terminating processes, consider providing training on how to handle long-running transactions or how to identify when a process is stuck.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If timeouts are a common issue, you may want to review and adjust the timeout settings in the system configuration.
  Monitor Background Jobs: If the issue is related to background jobs, monitor the jobs in transaction SM37 and ensure they are running as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM21 (System Log), ST22 (Dump Analysis), and SM37 (Job Monitoring) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the DH814 error.
  User Documentation: Ensure that users have access to documentation that explains how to handle long-running transactions and what to do if they encounter issues.
  
  If the problem persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for more in-depth troubleshooting.