How To Fix 11235 - Preceding chain not closed

11235 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 11 - External Services Management

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Preceding chain not closed

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 11235 - Preceding chain not closed ?

  The SAP error message 11235, "Preceding chain not closed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's workflow or process chains, particularly when dealing with data extraction or loading processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that there is an issue with the sequence of data processing steps, where a preceding step in the chain has not been properly completed or closed before the next step is initiated.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Process Chain: A previous step in the process chain may not have finished successfully, leading to an open state that prevents subsequent steps from executing.
  Data Load Issues: If there are issues with data extraction or loading (e.g., data source problems, transformation errors), it can cause the process chain to remain open.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration of the process chain or its components can lead to this error.
  Locking Issues: Sometimes, database locks or other resource locks can prevent