How To Fix 1M189 - Restart end of day processing chain &1, &2 successfully started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1M - BKK: Abschluß

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Restart end of day processing chain &1, &2 successfully started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1M189 - Restart end of day processing chain &1, &2 successfully started ?

  The SAP error message 1M189 indicates that there was an issue with the end-of-day (EOD) processing chain in SAP. This message typically arises when the processing chain for end-of-day activities has not completed successfully, and the system is prompting you to restart the processing chain.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incomplete Processing: The end-of-day processing chain may have been interrupted or failed to complete due to various reasons such as system errors, resource unavailability, or data inconsistencies.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the processing chain or dependencies that are not met.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: Other jobs running concurrently may interfere with the EOD processing chain.
  Data Locking: Data locks or contention issues may prevent the processing chain from completing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the logs for the processing chain to identify the specific reason for the failure. You can do this in transaction RSCMON (Process Chain Monitor) or SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  
  
  Analyze the Chain: Use transaction RSPC to analyze the processing chain. Look for any steps that have failed and check their status.
  
  
  Restart the Chain: If the issue has been resolved, you can restart the processing chain manually. You can do this in transaction RSPC by selecting the relevant chain and choosing the option to restart it.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that all dependencies for the processing chain are met and that any prerequisite jobs have completed successfully.
  
  
  System Resources: Ensure that the system has sufficient resources (CPU, memory, etc.) to run the processing chain without interruptions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific processing chain you are working with for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  RSCMON: Process Chain Monitor
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with the processing chain or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for end-of-day processing and process chains for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and successfully restart the end-of-day processing chain.