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