How To Fix RSPC005 - Process &1, variant &2, ended with invalid status &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Process &1, variant &2, ended with invalid status &3

What causes this issue?

You have specified an invalid status.

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?

<DS:DE.RSPC_STATE>Valid Status</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC005 - Process &1, variant &2, ended with invalid status &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSPC005 indicates that a process chain (identified by &1), with a specific variant (&2), has ended with an invalid status (&3). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Warehousing when a process chain fails to execute successfully.
  Causes:
  
  
  Process Chain Failure: The process chain may have encountered an error during execution, leading to an invalid status. This could be due to various reasons such as:
  
  Data load errors (e.g., issues with data sources, transformations, or data targets).
  Job failures in the background processing.
  Timeouts or resource limitations.
  Incorrect configurations or settings in the process chain.
  
  
  
  Dependency Issues: If the process chain has dependencies on other processes or chains, and those have failed or are not completed, it can lead to an invalid status.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the process chain or its individual steps can lead to failures.
  
  
  System Issues: Performance issues, such as memory shortages or database locks, can also cause process chains to fail.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Process Chain Logs: 
  
  Go to the process chain in transaction RSPC and check the logs for detailed error messages. This will help identify the specific step that failed and the reason for the failure.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Failed Step: 
  
  Identify which step in the process chain caused the failure. You can do this by reviewing the status of each step in the process chain.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies: 
  
  Ensure that all prerequisite processes or chains have completed successfully before the current process chain is executed.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration of the process chain and its individual steps. Make sure that all settings are correct and that there are no missing parameters.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process Chain: 
  
  After addressing the issues, you can re-run the process chain to see if it completes successfully.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Resources: 
  
  Check system performance and resource availability. If there are resource constraints, consider optimizing the system or scheduling the process chain during off-peak hours.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: 
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to the error message RSPC005. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSPC - Process Chain Maintenance
  RSPC1 - Process Chain Monitor
  SM37 - Job Monitoring (to check background job status)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Community can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the RSPC005 error message in SAP.