How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH_P520 - Status &2 of PI &1 prevents redirection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH_P -

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Status &2 of PI &1 prevents redirection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_P520 - Status &2 of PI &1 prevents redirection ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_P520 Status &2 of PI &1 prevents redirection typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO). This error indicates that a specific process instance (PI) cannot be redirected due to its current status.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when an attempt is made to redirect a process instance that is in a status that does not allow for redirection. Common statuses that may prevent redirection include:
  
  Completed: The process instance has already finished processing.
  Error: The process instance has encountered an error and cannot be redirected until the error is resolved.
  Suspended: The process instance is currently suspended and cannot be redirected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status: Identify the current status of the process instance (PI) using the SAP PI/PO monitoring tools (e.g., Runtime Workbench, Message Monitoring).
  
  
  Resolve Errors: If the status is "Error," investigate the root cause of the error. You may need to check logs, error messages, or the configuration of the integration scenario to identify and fix the issue.
  
  
  Resume or Complete: If the status is "Suspended," you may need to resume the process instance or take appropriate actions to complete it.
  
  
  Manual Intervention: If the process instance is in a completed state and you need to redirect it, you may need to create a new process instance or handle the data manually, depending on the business requirements.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for specific guidance related to the error message and the process instance in question.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the relevant details of the error and the process instance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Monitoring Tools: Familiarize yourself with SAP PI/PO monitoring tools such as the Runtime Workbench, Message Monitoring, and Integration Engine logs.
  Error Handling: Understand the error handling mechanisms in SAP PI/PO to effectively manage and troubleshoot errors in process instances.
  Process Instance Lifecycle: Gain insights into the lifecycle of process instances in SAP PI/PO to better understand the implications of different statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and ensure that your process instances can be managed effectively.