How To Fix INDEXING899 - Procedure canceled by user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INDEXING - Messages that Occur During Indexing

• Message number: 899

• Message text: Procedure canceled by user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INDEXING899 - Procedure canceled by user ?

  The SAP error message "INDEXING899 Procedure canceled by user" typically indicates that a user has manually canceled a process that was running in the SAP system, often related to indexing or data processing tasks. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of a report, data upload, or background job.
  Causes:
  
  User Intervention: The most common cause is that the user intentionally canceled the process, either through the SAP GUI or by terminating a background job.
  Timeouts: If a process takes too long to complete, a user may decide to cancel it.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is slow or unresponsive, users may cancel processes out of frustration.
  Errors in the Process: If there are underlying issues with the data or the process itself, users may cancel it when they notice problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Actions: Verify if the cancellation was intentional. If it was, ensure that the user understands the implications of canceling the process.
  Review Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and job logs (transaction SM37) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the cancellation.
  Optimize Performance: If the process is taking too long, consider optimizing the underlying queries or data processing logic to improve performance.
  Retry the Process: If the cancellation was unintentional, the user can attempt to rerun the process. Ensure that any necessary prerequisites are met before doing so.
  User Training: Provide training to users on how to handle long-running processes and the implications of canceling them.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM21 (System Log), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific process or transaction that generated the error.
  System Performance Monitoring: Use tools like ST03N (Workload Analysis) to monitor system performance and identify bottlenecks.
  
  If the issue persists or if there are specific circumstances surrounding the error that are not addressed by the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.