How To Fix WME_ARCH008 - Program termination by user (TERMINATION_REQUESTED)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WME_ARCH - Messages Regarding WME Archiving

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Program termination by user (TERMINATION_REQUESTED)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WME_ARCH008 - Program termination by user (TERMINATION_REQUESTED) ?

  The SAP error message WME_ARCH008 with the description "Program termination by user (TERMINATION_REQUESTED)" typically indicates that a user has manually terminated a program or process that was running in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, such as the user deciding to stop a long-running job or process that is no longer needed.
  Causes:
  
  User Intervention: The most common cause is that a user has actively chosen to terminate the program, either through the SAP GUI or through a transaction.
  System Performance: If the program is taking too long to execute, users may decide to terminate it to free up resources or to avoid waiting.
  Errors in Logic: There may be underlying issues in the program logic that cause it to hang or run inefficiently, prompting users to terminate it.
  Resource Constraints: If the system is under heavy load or if there are resource constraints, users may terminate processes to alleviate the situation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review User Actions: Check if the termination was intentional. If it was, ensure that the user understands the implications of terminating the process.
  Analyze Performance: If the program is frequently terminated due to performance issues, analyze the program's execution time and resource usage. Consider optimizing the code or increasing system resources.
  Error Handling: Implement better error handling in the program to prevent it from hanging or running indefinitely.
  Job Scheduling: If the program is a background job, consider scheduling it during off-peak hours to minimize user intervention.
  User Training: Provide training to users on how to manage long-running processes and when it is appropriate to terminate them.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SM37 to monitor job statuses and see if there are any patterns in terminations.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that might provide more context on why the program was terminated.
  Performance Analysis Tools: Utilize tools like ST03N for workload analysis and ST22 for dump analysis to identify any underlying issues that may be causing performance problems.
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for a more in-depth analysis.