How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL073 - The process was cancelled

/PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: The process was cancelled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL073 - The process was cancelled ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL073 with the description "The process was cancelled" typically indicates that a certain process or transaction in SAP was interrupted or terminated before it could be completed. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the context in which the error occurs is crucial for troubleshooting.
  Possible Causes:
  
  User Intervention: The user may have manually cancelled the process.
  System Timeout: The process may have taken too long, leading to a timeout and subsequent cancellation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the relevant module or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to complete the process.
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data being processed, leading to a cancellation.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as system performance problems or bugs in the SAP application.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Actions: Verify if the user intentionally cancelled the process. If so, determine the