How To Fix WME_ARCH027 - Program termination by user (TERMINATION_REQUESTED)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WME_ARCH - Messages Regarding WME Archiving

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Program termination by user (TERMINATION_REQUESTED)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WME_ARCH027 - Program termination by user (TERMINATION_REQUESTED) ?

  The SAP error message WME_ARCH027 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 if the job is taking too long and the user wants to cancel it.
  Causes:
  
  User Intervention: The most common cause is that a user has actively chosen to terminate the program.
  System Performance Issues: If the program is taking too long to execute, users may decide to cancel it.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: If multiple jobs are scheduled to run at the same time, a user might terminate one to prioritize another.
  Error Handling: Sometimes, users may terminate a job that is not functioning as expected or is stuck in a loop.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Job Logs: Check the job logs to understand why the program was terminated. This can provide insights into whether it was due to performance issues or other errors.
  Optimize Performance: If the program is taking too long, consider optimizing the code or the database queries involved. Analyze the performance and identify bottlenecks.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to manage long-running jobs and understand the implications of terminating them.
  Job Scheduling: Review the job scheduling to avoid conflicts and ensure that jobs are scheduled at appropriate times to minimize user intervention.
  Error Handling: Implement better error handling in the program to manage unexpected situations without requiring user intervention.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SM37 to monitor job statuses and logs.
  System Performance Monitoring: Use tools like ST03N for workload analysis and ST22 for dump analysis to identify performance issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific program or transaction that is causing the termination.
  User Authorization: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to run or terminate jobs, as unauthorized terminations can lead to operational issues.
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for more detailed troubleshooting.