How To Fix PH228 - Cannot cancel. Technical error, subtype &

PH228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Cannot cancel. Technical error, subtype &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH228 - Cannot cancel. Technical error, subtype & ?

  The SAP error message PH228 "Cannot cancel. Technical error, subtype &" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with personnel actions or time management. This error indicates that there is a technical issue preventing the cancellation of a specific action or entry.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the database that prevent the cancellation from being processed.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the cancellation.
  System Configuration: There could be configuration issues in the system that are causing the error.
  Lock Entries: The record you are trying to cancel may be locked by another process or user.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be interfering with the standard cancellation process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any lock entries on