How To Fix RSPC002 - Job or process &1, waiting for event &2 &3 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Job or process &1, waiting for event &2 &3 is unknown

What causes this issue?

Job &V1& was started, triggered by event &V2& &V3&. However, this job is
not known in the active version of the process chain.

System Response

The job was terminated.

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 RSPC002 - Job or process &1, waiting for event &2 &3 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message RSPC002 indicates that a job or process is waiting for an event that is currently unknown or not defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of process chains in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or in other scheduling scenarios where events are used to trigger the execution of jobs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Event Definition: The event that the job is waiting for has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Event Name: The job may be referencing an event name that is misspelled or does not exist.
  Event Not Triggered: The event that should trigger the job has not been triggered due to some other issue in the process chain or scheduling.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the event.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the event management or process chain setup.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Event Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SM62 to check the event definitions. Ensure that the event the job is waiting for is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Event Name:
  
  Review the job or process chain configuration to ensure that the event name is correctly specified and matches the defined event.
  
  
  
  Trigger the Event:
  
  If the event is supposed to be triggered by another process, ensure that the preceding process has completed successfully and that it triggers the event as expected.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to trigger and access the event.
  
  
  
  Review Process Chain:
  
  If the job is part of a process chain, review the entire chain for any errors or issues that may prevent the event from being triggered.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs for any related error messages that might provide more context on why the event is unknown.
  
  
  
  Restart the Job:
  
  If the issue persists, consider restarting the job or process chain after addressing any identified issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM62: Event Management
  RSPC: Process Chain Management
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on process chains and event management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.