How To Fix RSPC038 - This event is feedback to a predecessor process


RSPC038 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

  • Message number: 038

  • Message text: This event is feedback to a predecessor process

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  • What causes this issue?

    The link that you made between process &V1& &V2& and process &V3& &V4&
    is a reverse connection, because process &V3& &V4& already precedes
    &V1& &V2& in the chain.

    System Response

    This kind of connection is not supported.

    How to fix this error?

    Schedule a copy of process &V3& &V4& behind &V1& &V2&.

    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.


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RSPC038 - Details

  • The SAP error message RSPC038 indicates that an event is being sent as feedback to a predecessor process in a process chain. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with process chains that involve multiple steps or processes.
    
    Cause: The error usually arises when: Process Dependencies: There is a dependency between processes in the process chain, and the current process is trying to send feedback to a predecessor that has not yet completed successfully. Incorrect Event Handling: The event handling configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in the sequence of process execution. Process Chain Configuration: The process chain may have been incorrectly configured, causing it to expect feedback from a process that has not yet finished.
    Solution: To resolve the RSPC038 error, you can take the following steps: Check Process Chain Status: Go to the process chain in transaction RSPC and check the status of

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