How To Fix RSBPCB_EXCEPTION104 - BPF: Cannot suspend; instance &1 is not running or waiting finalization

RSBPCB_EXCEPTION104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 104

• Message text: BPF: Cannot suspend; instance &1 is not running or waiting finalization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION104 - BPF: Cannot suspend; instance &1 is not running or waiting finalization ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION104 with the description "BPF: Cannot suspend; instance &1 is not running or waiting finalization" typically occurs in the context of Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when there is an attempt to suspend a process instance that is not in a valid state for suspension.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid State: The error indicates that the process instance you are trying to suspend is either not running or is not in a state that allows it to be suspended. This could happen if:
  
  The instance has already completed its execution.
  The instance is in a failed state.
  The instance is already suspended or terminated.
  
  
  
  Timing Issues: There may be timing issues where the system is trying to suspend an instance that has already moved to a different state.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the BPC environment that prevent proper state management of the process instances.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Instance Status: Verify the status of the process