How To Fix SWL_WP401 - Task generation canceled by user

SWL_WP401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWL_WP - Message for Workflow in Workplace

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Task generation canceled by user

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SWL_WP401 - Details

• The SAP error message SWL_WP401: Task generation canceled by user typically occurs in the context of the SAP Workflow system. This message indicates that a task generation process was interrupted or canceled by the user, which can happen for various reasons. Below are some potential causes, solutions, and related information regarding this error.
  Causes:
  
  User Intervention: The most straightforward cause is that a user manually canceled the task generation process.
  System Timeout: The process may have taken too long, leading to a timeout or cancellation.
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the workflow configuration that prevent tasks from being generated correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the task generation.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues may lead to delays, causing users to cancel the process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Actions: Verify if the task generation was indeed canceled by the user. If so, ensure that the user understands