How To Fix RSO385 - Reactivation of Required Process Chains

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Reactivation of Required Process Chains

What causes this issue?

If the content is activated for an additional source system, the process
chains must be transferred again from the content to ensure that they
are consistent for multiple source systems.

System Response

That is done in this step.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO385 - Reactivation of Required Process Chains ?

  The SAP error message RSO385 typically indicates that a process chain (PC) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) is not able to be reactivated due to certain issues. This error often arises when there are dependencies or issues with the data loading process, or when the process chain is in a state that prevents it from being executed.
  Cause:
  
  Process Chain Status: The process chain may be in a "failed" state or "cancelled" state, which prevents it from being reactivated.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other process chains or data loads that have not been completed successfully.
  Data Issues: There could be issues with the data being loaded, such as missing data or incorrect data formats.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the process chain or its components can lead to this error.
  Locks: There may be locks on the data or process chain that prevent reactivation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Process Chain Status: Go to the process chain in the SAP BW system and check its status. If it is in a failed or cancelled state, you may need to analyze the logs to understand the reason for the failure.
  Analyze Logs: Use transaction code RSPC to view the logs of the process chain. Look for any error messages or warnings that can provide insight into what went wrong.
  Resolve Dependencies: Ensure that all dependent process chains or data loads have been completed successfully. If there are any failures, address those first.
  Correct Data Issues: If there are data issues, resolve them by checking the data sources and ensuring that the data is in the correct format and available.
  Reconfigure if Necessary: If you find configuration issues, you may need to reconfigure the process chain or its components.
  Remove Locks: If there are locks on the process chain or data, you may need to unlock them. This can often be done by checking for active sessions or processes that are holding the locks.
  Reactivate the Process Chain: Once the issues have been resolved, you can attempt to reactivate the process chain. This can usually be done from the process chain management screen.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance) and RSPC_MONI (Process Chain Monitoring) for managing and monitoring process chains.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on process chains and troubleshooting common issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the RSO385 error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSO385 error and implement a solution to reactivate the required process chains successfully.