How To Fix RSPC008 - Variant &1, instance &2 started in chain run &3

RSPC008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Variant &1, instance &2 started in chain run &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC008 - Variant &1, instance &2 started in chain run &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSPC008 indicates that a variant of a process chain instance has started but is not able to complete successfully. This error typically occurs in the context of process chains in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there are issues with the execution of a specific variant of a process.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Variant Configuration: The variant specified may not be correctly configured or may be missing required parameters.
  Process Chain Issues: The process chain itself may have issues, such as dependencies that are not met or other processes that are blocking execution.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing data or data that does not meet the expected format.
  System Performance: The system may be experiencing performance issues, leading to timeouts or failures in executing the process chain.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process chain