How To Fix XB196 - XAB printing was cancelled by the user.


XB196 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: XB - Message for XAB processing

  • Message number: 196

  • Message text: XAB printing was cancelled by the user.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XB196 - XAB printing was cancelled by the user. ?
    The SAP error message XB196 (XAB printing was cancelled by the user) typically indicates that a print job was cancelled by the user before it could be completed. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause can help in finding a solution.
    Causes:
    
    User Intervention: The most straightforward cause is that the user manually cancelled the print job from the print dialog or printer queue.
    Network Issues: If there are network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the printer, the print job may not be processed correctly, leading to cancellation.
    Printer Configuration: Incorrect printer settings or configurations in SAP or on the printer itself can lead to issues that result in cancellation.
    Job Timeout: If the print job takes too long to process, it may time out and be cancelled automatically.
    Insufficient Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to print, leading to the job being cancelled.
    Printer Status: The printer may

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