How To Fix /VSO/M_MSG004 - Process was cancelled

/VSO/M_MSG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /VSO/M_MSG -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Process was cancelled

Self-Explanatory Message

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/VSO/M_MSG004 - Details

• The SAP error message /VSO/M_MSG004 Process was cancelled typically indicates that a process or transaction was terminated before it could be completed. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the context in which the error arises is crucial for troubleshooting. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  User Intervention: The process may have been manually cancelled by a user.
  Timeouts: The process may have exceeded a predefined time limit, leading to an automatic cancellation.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues, such as database locks or resource constraints.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the system configuration may lead to unexpected cancellations.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of necessary permissions for the user executing the process can lead to cancellations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Actions: Verify if the process was intentionally cancelled by a user. If so, ensure that the user understands the implications of cancelling the process.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs and system logs