How To Fix EU157 - Operation terminated

EU157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Operation terminated

Self-Explanatory Message

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EU157 - Details

• The SAP error message EU157 ("Operation terminated") typically indicates that a process or transaction in SAP has been interrupted or has failed to complete successfully. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data processing, report generation, or transaction execution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the system configuration can lead to process failures.
  Data Issues: Inconsistent or corrupted data can cause operations to terminate unexpectedly.
  Authorization Problems: Lack of necessary permissions for the user executing the transaction can lead to termination.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can cause operations to fail.
  Program Errors: Bugs or errors in custom ABAP programs or standard SAP programs can lead to this error.
  Timeouts: Long-running processes may exceed time limits set in the system, leading to termination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) or system logs (transaction SM21)