How To Fix RSPC004 - No start information on process &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No start information on process &2

What causes this issue?

For process &V2&, variant &V3&, the end should be logged for instance
&V4& under the log ID &V1&. However, no start has been logged for this
process.

System Response

No log has been written. The process (and consequently the chain) has
been terminated.

How to fix this error?

If possible, restart the process.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC004 - No start information on process &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSPC004 "No start information on process &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Chain (PC) execution. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary start information for the specified process chain, which prevents it from executing properly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Start Variant: The process chain may not have a defined start variant or the start variant is not correctly configured.
  Incorrect Process Chain Configuration: The process chain might be incorrectly set up, leading to missing or incorrect dependencies.
  Inactive Process Chain: The process chain may be inactive or not properly activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process chain may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data or execute the process.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or system errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Start Variant:
  
  Go to the process chain in transaction RSPC and verify that a valid start variant is defined.
  Ensure that the start variant is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Process Chain Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the process chain for any missing or incorrect settings.
  Ensure that all necessary processes and dependencies are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Activate the Process Chain:
  
  If the process chain is inactive, activate it in transaction RSPC.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process chain has the necessary authorizations to run the process and access the required data.
  
  
  
  Review Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Use transaction RSPC to view the process chain logs and identify any specific problems.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation, especially if there are indications of system or database issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  RSPC1: Process Chain Monitor
  RSPC2: Process Chain Log
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on process chains and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSPC004 error in your SAP system.