How To Fix RS_B4HPREP036 - Program preprocessing is not complete yet. Task list cannot be continued.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4HPREP - B4H Transfer Preparation Messages

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Program preprocessing is not complete yet. Task list cannot be continued.

What causes this issue?

In the BW/4 HANA Conversion Cockpit, you have not executed all the
pre-requisite activities present in the <ZK>Preprocessing Programs
During System Lock </>phase.

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?

Execute the pre-requisite activities and then proceed with the task
list.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4HPREP036 - Program preprocessing is not complete yet. Task list cannot be continued. ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4HPREP036 indicates that the program preprocessing is not complete, and as a result, the task list cannot be continued. This error typically occurs in the context of background processing or when executing a task list in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Preprocessing: The preprocessing step of the program has not finished, which can happen if there are long-running tasks or if the system is busy.
  Locking Issues: There may be locks on the objects that the task list is trying to access, preventing it from proceeding.
  Resource Constraints: The system may be experiencing resource constraints (CPU, memory, etc.) that are delaying the completion of preprocessing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the task list or the data flow that are causing the preprocessing to hang or fail.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the database that are affecting the execution of the task list.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Background Jobs: Go to transaction SM37 to check the status of background jobs. Look for any jobs that are related to the task list and see if they are still running or if they have failed.
  Review Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks that might be preventing the task list from proceeding. If you find locks that are no longer needed, you can release them.
  Monitor System Performance: Use transaction ST03N or ST06 to monitor system performance and check for any resource bottlenecks. If the system is under heavy load, consider scheduling the task list during off-peak hours.
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that might provide more context on why preprocessing is not complete.
  Re-run the Task List: If the issue seems to be transient, you can try to re-run the task list after ensuring that there are no locks and that the system is performing well.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM12 (Lock Entries), SLG1 (Application Log), and ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  Performance Tuning: Regularly monitor and tune the performance of your SAP system to prevent such issues from occurring in the future.
  Documentation: Keep documentation of your task lists and any changes made to them, as this can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message RS_B4HPREP036.