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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 or completing the transaction.  
  When a popup or dialog requires confirmation and the user chooses to abort.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  User Action: Simply restart the creation process if the cancellation was accidental.  
  If unintentional cancellation: Advise the user to complete the process or save the document before exiting.  
  If cancellation is due to errors or missing data: Check the data entered, correct any errors, and try again.  
  If this message appears unexpectedly (e.g., automated process): Investigate if any user interaction or system interruption is causing the cancellation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is informational and not an error that blocks the system. It informs that the creation was cancelled by the user.  
  The message ID prefix "WS" often relates to workflow or document processing in SAP.  
  The reference (&) will be replaced by the actual document number or object key in the runtime message.  
  No system correction is needed unless the cancellation is due to a system error or missing data.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WS_EA004 User cancelled creation with reference to &
  
  
  Cause
  User cancelled the creation process referencing a document/object.
  
  
  Solution
  Restart the process or complete the creation; check for errors if cancellation was unintentional.
  
  
  Notes
  Informational message; no system error unless caused by data issues.
  
  
  
  
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