How To Fix WSFP_MESSAGE004 - Data transfer canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSFP_MESSAGE - Message Class for Integrating In-Store Production

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Data transfer canceled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSFP_MESSAGE004 - Data transfer canceled ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSFP_MESSAGE004 Data transfer canceled
  
  Cause
  The error message WSFP_MESSAGE004 Data transfer canceled typically occurs in SAP Workflow or Business Process Management scenarios when a data transfer or communication between workflow tasks, agents, or systems is interrupted or explicitly canceled. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  The user or system canceled the workflow step or task manually.
  A timeout occurred during data transfer or communication.
  Network or system communication issues interrupted the data transfer.
  The workflow container or data object was deleted or became unavailable.
  Authorization or lock issues prevented the data from being transferred.
  An error in the workflow logic or a custom exit/agent determination caused the cancellation.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WSFP_MESSAGE004 Data transfer canceled error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWIA to analyze the workflow logs.
  Identify at which step the data transfer was canceled.
  Look for preceding error messages or warnings that might indicate the root cause.
  
  
  
  Verify User Actions:
  
  Confirm if the user or administrator canceled the workflow task manually.
  If so, determine if this was intentional or accidental.
  
  
  
  Check Network and System Status:
  
  Ensure there are no network interruptions or system performance issues.
  Check for any system dumps or short dumps (ST22) related to the workflow.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Design:
  
  Check the workflow container and ensure all required data objects are available and correctly mapped.
  Verify that no custom code or exit is causing the cancellation.
  Validate agent assignments and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization and Locks:
  
  Ensure the user or system has the necessary authorizations to perform the data transfer.
  Check for any lock entries (SM12) that might block the workflow step.
  
  
  
  Timeout Settings:
  
  Review timeout settings for workflow tasks or RFC calls involved in the data transfer.
  Increase timeout values if necessary.
  
  
  
  Restart or Reprocess Workflow:
  
  If the issue was transient, try restarting or reprocessing the workflow task.
  Use transaction SWPR to restart the workflow.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log: Display Workflow Logs
  SWIA - Work Item Administration
  SWPR - Restart Workflow
  ST22 - ABAP Runtime Errors (Short Dumps)
  SM12 - Lock Entries
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WSFP_MESSAGE004 or workflow data transfer issues on the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Workflow and Business Process Management guides.
  Check for any custom workflow implementations or enhancements that might affect data transfer.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed workflow logs and system traces for further analysis.