Who can abnormally terminate a Sprint?

In Scrum, the decision to terminate a Sprint is typically made by the Product Owner or the stakeholders. However, this decision is considered an extreme measure and should only be taken under exceptional circumstances. The Scrum Guide provides guidance on this under the section "Abnormal Termination of a Sprint."

It's important to note that the decision to abnormally terminate a Sprint is not taken lightly. The Product Owner or stakeholders must consider the impact on the team, the work already completed during the Sprint, and the overall project goals. The termination should be communicated transparently to the Scrum Team, and any completed increments should be reviewed and potentially released.

After the Sprint is abnormally terminated, a new Sprint Planning meeting is held to plan the next Sprint. The work done in the terminated Sprint should be inspected, and the reasons for the termination should be used as input for future planning and improvement.

Again, the Scrum Guide emphasizes that abnormally terminating a Sprint should be a rare occurrence, and efforts should be made to prevent it through effective communication and collaboration within the Scrum Team and with stakeholders.