How To Fix W_DSD_01046 - Operation cancelled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DSD_01 - Global message class for DSD

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Operation cancelled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DSD_01046 - Operation cancelled ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W_DSD_01046 Operation cancelled
  
  Cause:
  The error message W_DSD_01046 Operation cancelled typically occurs in SAP when a user or a process cancels an operation or when the system detects an inconsistency or issue that forces the termination of the current process. This message is often seen in the context of Data Services Designer (DSD) or related SAP Data Services components, indicating that a particular operation (such as a data load, transformation, or job execution) was cancelled either manually by the user or automatically by the system due to an error or timeout.
  Common causes include:
  
  Manual cancellation by the user during a running job or task.
  System timeout or interruption.
  Underlying errors in the data flow or transformation logic causing the process to abort.
  Resource constraints or connectivity issues leading to operation termination.
  Conflicts or locks on the data source or target.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W_DSD_01046 Operation cancelled error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Actions:
  
  Verify if the operation was manually cancelled by a user. If so, confirm whether the cancellation was intentional.
  
  
  
  Review Logs and Traces:
  
  Examine the Data Services job logs, system logs, and trace files to identify any preceding errors or warnings that might have caused the cancellation.
  Look for error messages or exceptions before the cancellation message.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Flows and Transformations:
  
  Check the data flow design for errors or inconsistencies.
  Ensure that all transformations, lookups, and queries are correctly configured and that source and target connections are valid.
  
  
  
  Check System Resources and Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the SAP Data Services server and database systems have sufficient resources (CPU, memory, disk space).
  Verify network connectivity between Data Services and data sources/targets.
  
  
  
  Increase Timeouts or Adjust Settings:
  
  If the operation is timing out, consider increasing timeout settings in the Data Services configuration or database connection parameters.
  
  
  
  Restart or Re-run the Job:
  
  Sometimes, transient issues cause cancellations. Restart the job or operation to see if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Apply Patches or Updates:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes or patches related to Data Services that address known issues causing operation cancellations.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to W_DSD_01046 or Data Services job cancellations.
  Data Services Documentation: Refer to the SAP Data Services Administrator and Designer guides for troubleshooting job execution issues.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to review detailed logs.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums may have user experiences and solutions related to this error.
  Error Message Class: W_DSD indicates it is related to Data Services Designer.
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information for further analysis.