How To Fix WS_EA004 - User cancelled creation with reference to &

WS_EA004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_EA - Settlement Management Messages (Add-On)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: User cancelled creation with reference to &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_EA004 - User cancelled creation with reference to & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_EA004 User cancelled creation with reference to &
  
  
  Cause:
  This message typically occurs when a user cancels or aborts a creation process in SAP that involves a reference document or object. The ampersand (&) in the message is a placeholder for the reference number or document that was being used as a basis for the creation.
  For example, when creating a new document (like a sales order, purchase order, or delivery) with reference to an existing document, if the user cancels the process before completion, this message is triggered.
  In short:  
  
  The user manually cancelled the creation process.  
  The system acknowledges the cancellation and reports the reference document involved.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During creation of documents with reference (e.g., creating a delivery with reference to a sales order).  
  When the user presses the "Cancel" button or closes the window before saving