How To Fix RS_SMA_DAP206 - Process chain archiving variants &1 and &2 have different parents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_SMA_DAP -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Process chain archiving variants &1 and &2 have different parents

What causes this issue?

You are trying to modify a process chain with new data archiving
processes. Not all data archving processes in this chain have the same
parent however. It is therefore not possible to modify the chain.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP206 - Process chain archiving variants &1 and &2 have different parents ?

  The SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP206 indicates that there is a conflict between the archiving variants of two process chains in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the two variants being referenced have different parent process chains, which is not allowed in the context of archiving.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  Two archiving variants are being compared or processed together, but they belong to different parent process chains.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the process chain setup or an inconsistency in the archiving variants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Archiving Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSCUSTV10 or RSPC to review the archiving variants associated with the process chains.
  Ensure that the archiving variants you are trying to use belong to the same parent process chain.
  
  
  
  Review Process Chain Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the process chains involved. Make sure that the variants are correctly assigned to their respective parent process chains.
  If necessary, reassign the archiving variants to the correct parent process chain.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the process chains to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction RSPC to check for inconsistencies in the process chains.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Process Chain:
  
  If you find that the process chains are incorrectly configured, you may need to adjust the process chain design to ensure that the archiving variants are correctly aligned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to process chain archiving for any specific guidelines or updates that may pertain to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and making necessary adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance) and RSCUSTV10 (Customizing for Data Warehousing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Process Chain Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on process chains and archiving to understand best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.