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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 038

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

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC038 - This event is feedback to a predecessor process ?

  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 all processes. Ensure that all predecessor processes have completed successfully before the current process is executed.
  
  
  
  Review Event Handling:
  
  Verify the event handling settings for the processes in the chain. Ensure that the events are correctly defined and that the feedback mechanism is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Adjust Process Chain Configuration:
  
  If necessary, adjust the configuration of the process chain to ensure that the sequence of execution is correct. This may involve changing the dependencies or the way events are triggered.
  
  
  
  Monitor Logs:
  
  Check the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the failure. This can help identify the specific predecessor process that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process Chain:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the process chain to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the problem persists, consult SAP documentation or support for more detailed troubleshooting steps specific to your version of SAP BW.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction RSPC to manage and monitor process chains.
  Process Chain Monitoring: Utilize transaction RSPC_ADMIN for more detailed monitoring and administration of process chains.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSPC038 error in your SAP BW process chain.