How To Fix 1M188 - Restart end of day processing chain &1 &2 not possible

1M188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1M - BKK: Abschluß

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Restart end of day processing chain &1 &2 not possible

What causes this issue?

Restart is not possible, as end of day processing chain
<ZH>&v1&,&v2&</> is either active at the moment or all the steps have
already been finalized.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1M188 - Restart end of day processing chain &1 &2 not possible ?

  The SAP error message 1M188 indicates that the end-of-day (EOD) processing chain cannot be restarted due to certain conditions not being met. This error typically occurs in the context of data processing in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or similar systems where data loads and processing chains are involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error message 1M188 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Incomplete Previous Processing: The processing chain may not have completed successfully, leaving it in a state that prevents a restart.
  Locks or Conflicts: There may be locks on the data or processes that prevent the EOD processing chain from being restarted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the processing chain itself, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data that the processing chain is trying to handle, it may prevent the restart.
  System Errors: General system errors or issues with the SAP environment can also