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alias: user-guide-abort-batch
description: "This documentation outlines the process for canceling an active batch operation"
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# Abort Batch

:lock: Batch.**Abort**

## Overview

This operation is used to Abort a given **Batch**.

## Setup

No specific setup is required other than to meet the precondition of the transaction.  

## Preconditions

* The **Batch** exists in the system and is Active.
* The **Batch** System State is In Process.
* The **Batch** must be in Loaded state.

## Sequence of Steps

1. Choose a **Batch**, then select the **Abort** button on the top ribbon.
2. A wizard will appear with the list of the Batch Items, as shown below.

    ![Screenshot showing a wizard with a list of batch items, including an option to "Abort Batch".](images/abort_batch_1.png)

3. Optionally, enter a comment for the operation.
4. Select **Next**.
5. A wizard displaying Resource Details will appear, as shown below. Here, you can select the Resource State from the following options: Productive, Standby, or Engineering.

    ![Screenshot showing a wizard displaying Resource Details, with options for selecting the Resource State.](images/abort_batch_2.png)

6. Optionally, enter a comment for the operation.
7. Select **Abort**.

!!! info
    Once a **Batch** is aborted, the Batch State and the Resource Job State are set to Queued.