# Cancelling an order

**Client → Server**

- Sends an [Order Cancel Request `<F>`](/trading/fix/order-entry/exchange-bound-messages/order-cancel-request) message

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### Outcome

1. **If Successful**

   - **Server → Client**: Sends an [Execution Report `<8>`](/trading/fix/order-entry/client-bound-messages/execution-report) with:
     - [ExecType `<150>`](https://www.onixs.biz/fix-dictionary/4.4/tagNum_150.html) set to `4 = Canceled`
     - [OrdStatus `<39>`](https://www.onixs.biz/fix-dictionary/4.4/tagNum_39.html) set to `4 = Canceled`

2. **If Unsuccessful**
   - **Server → Client**: Sends an [Order Cancel Reject `<9>`](/trading/fix/order-entry/client-bound-messages/order-cancel-reject) explaining why the cancel request could not be fulfilled.