How To Fix WD418 - Function was canceled

WD418 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Function was canceled

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_WF-ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD418 - Function was canceled ?

  The SAP error message WD418: Function was canceled typically occurs in the context of Web Dynpro applications. It indicates that a function call or an action within the Web Dynpro component was canceled or did not complete successfully.
  
  Cause
  
  User Cancellation: The user explicitly canceled an operation or navigation.
  Timeout or Navigation Interruption: The function call was interrupted due to timeout or navigation away from the current view.
  Backend or Runtime Error: An error in the backend processing or in the Web Dynpro component logic caused the function to abort.
  Programming Issue: The Web Dynpro application code explicitly calls wd_this->cancel() or similar methods to cancel the function.
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the necessary authorization, causing the function to be canceled.
  System or Network Issues: Communication problems between frontend and backend can cause the function to be canceled.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check User Actions:
  
  Verify if the user canceled the operation intentionally.
  Educate users if necessary about the correct workflow.
  
  
  
  Analyze Logs and Traces:
  
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