How To Fix WSUBST010 - Operation canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSUBST - Substitution Article Handling

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Operation canceled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSUBST010 - Operation canceled ?

  The SAP error message WSUBST010: Operation canceled typically occurs during workflow processing or when a workflow step cannot be completed as expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  The message WSUBST010 Operation canceled usually indicates that a workflow step or task was canceled or could not be executed.
  This can happen due to:
  
  User manually canceling the workflow step.
  System aborting the workflow step due to missing or incorrect data.
  Authorization issues preventing the workflow from proceeding.
  Errors in the workflow container or binding.
  Problems in the underlying business object method or function module called by the workflow.
  Workflow runtime errors or inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log) or SWI2_FREQ to analyze the workflow instance and identify the exact step where the error occurred.
  Look for error details or short dumps related to the workflow step.
  
  
  
  Analyze Workflow Step:
  
  Identify the workflow step/task that was canceled.
  Check if the step was manually canceled or if it failed due to system errors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container and Binding:
  
  Ensure that all required container elements are correctly filled and bound.
  Missing or incorrect container data can cause the workflow step to fail.
  
  
  
  Check Business Object and Methods:
  
  If the workflow step calls a business object method or function module, verify that it executes correctly outside the workflow.
  Debug or test the method to ensure it does not raise exceptions.
  
  
  
  Restart or Reprocess Workflow:
  
  If the workflow was canceled manually or due to a transient error, you may restart or reprocess the workflow instance.
  Use transaction SWI2_FREQ to find canceled workflows and restart them if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check for System or Application Errors:
  
  Review system logs (SM21) and short dumps (ST22) for related errors.
  Fix any underlying system or application issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 – Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ – Display Workflow Instances (frequent)
  SWU3 – Workflow Customizing and Checks
  SU53 – Authorization Check
  ST22 – ABAP Runtime Errors
  SM21 – System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WSUBST010 or workflow errors.
  Sometimes specific workflow templates or business object methods have known issues.
  
  
  
  Workflow Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and Workflow Administration guides provide detailed information on workflow error handling.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WSUBST010 Operation canceled means a workflow step was canceled or failed. To resolve, analyze the workflow log, check authorizations, verify container data and business object methods, and address any system errors. Restart the workflow if needed after fixing the root cause.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which workflow or transaction you are using), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.