How To Fix RSPC020 - Chain has no starter. Add a starter.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Chain has no starter. Add a starter.

What causes this issue?

The process chain has no start-process. A process chain always requires
exactly one general starter.

System Response

The system is unable to activate the process chain.

How to fix this error?

Add a general starter to the chain, and schedule it as the first
process in the chain.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC020 - Chain has no starter. Add a starter. ?

  The SAP error message RSPC020 indicates that a process chain does not have a starter defined. A starter is a specific event or condition that triggers the execution of the process chain. Without a starter, the process chain cannot be initiated, which leads to this error.
  Cause:
  
  No Starter Defined: The process chain has been created without any starter, meaning there is no event or condition that will trigger its execution.
  Incorrect Configuration: The starter might have been removed or not configured properly during the creation or modification of the process chain.
  Process Chain Type: The type of process chain may not support the current configuration or may require specific starters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error RSPC020, you need to add a starter to the process chain. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Process Chain:
  
  Go to transaction code RSPC in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the process chain that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Edit the Process Chain:
  
  Select the process chain and click on the "Change" button (or double-click on the process chain).
  This will open the process chain in edit mode.
  
  
  
  Add a Starter:
  
  In the process chain editor, look for the "Start" node or section.
  Right-click on the "Start" node and choose to add a starter.
  You can select from various types of starters, such as:
  
  Time-based Starter: To start the process chain at a specific time or on a schedule.
  Event-based Starter: To start the process chain based on specific events (e.g., completion of another process).
  Manual Starter: To allow manual triggering of the process chain.
  
  
  
  
  
  Configure the Starter:
  
  After adding the starter, configure its properties according to your requirements (e.g., timing, conditions).
  Ensure that the starter is correctly set up to trigger the process chain as intended.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  Once you have added and configured the starter, save your changes to the process chain.
  
  
  
  Test the Process Chain:
  
  After saving, you can test the process chain to ensure that it starts correctly based on the newly defined starter.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Process Chains: In SAP BW (Business Warehouse), process chains are used to automate data loading and processing tasks.
  Starters: Starters are essential for automating the execution of process chains, and they can be configured based on business requirements.
  Monitoring: After configuring the starter, you can monitor the execution of the process chain using transaction code RSPC to ensure it runs as expected.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after adding a starter, you may want to check for any additional configuration settings or dependencies that could affect the execution of the process chain.