How To Fix WRF_PPW860 - Action was canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Action was canceled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW860 - Action was canceled ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW860: Action was canceled typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Process Integration scenarios, often related to workflow tasks or process steps being interrupted or terminated unexpectedly.
  
  Cause
  
  User or system cancellation: The action or workflow step was explicitly canceled by a user or by the system due to some condition or error.
  Timeout or lock issues: The workflow step might have timed out or encountered a lock on the object it was trying to process.
  Authorization problems: The user or process executing the action may lack the necessary authorizations.
  Incorrect configuration: Workflow or process step configuration might be incomplete or incorrect, causing the action to be canceled.
  Error in the workflow container or task: Missing or incorrect data in the workflow container or task parameters can cause the action to be canceled.
  System errors or inconsistencies: Underlying system errors, such as database inconsistencies or communication failures, can lead to cancellation.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the workflow log:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze the workflow log and identify the exact step where the action was canceled.
  Look for error messages or warnings preceding the cancellation.
  
  
  
  Review user actions:
  
  Verify if the action was manually canceled by a user.
  Check user authorizations with transaction SU53 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check workflow configuration:
  
  Review the workflow definition in SWDD to ensure all steps and container elements are correctly configured.
  Validate that all required data is passed correctly to the workflow container.
  
  
  
  Analyze system logs:
  
  Check SM21 (system log) and ST22 (short dumps) for any related errors at the time of cancellation.
  
  
  
  Check for locks or timeouts:
  
  Use SM12 to check for locked objects that might block the workflow.
  Review workflow timeout settings and adjust if necessary.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or restart the workflow:
  
  If the workflow was canceled due to a transient issue, try restarting or reprocessing the workflow instance.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number or keywords to find patches or known issue fixes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  SWI1 – Workflow log analysis
  SWI2_FREQ – Frequent tasks in workflows
  SWDD – Workflow Builder
  SM12 – Lock entries
  SM21 – System log
  ST22 – ABAP short dumps
  SU53 – Authorization check
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Documentation:
  
  SAP Workflow documentation for understanding workflow steps and error handling.
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles related to workflow errors.
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_PPW860 or workflow cancellation issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., the transaction or process where this error occurs), I can help narrow down the cause and solution further.