How To Fix RSPC060 - Process &1 variant &2 is referenced but is not in the chain

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Process &1 variant &2 is referenced but is not in the chain

What causes this issue?

Process &V1&, variant &V2& must precede the current process. This
process is not however available in the chain.

System Response

The system is unable to activate the chain.

How to fix this error?

Change the current process so that it no longer references &V1& &V2&,
or schedule process &V1& &V2& in the chain so that it precedes the
current process.

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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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC060 - Process &1 variant &2 is referenced but is not in the chain ?

  The SAP error message RSPC060 indicates that a process variant referenced in a process chain is not found. This typically occurs when a process variant has been deleted or is not properly defined in the system, leading to inconsistencies in the process chain.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Process Variant: The process variant that is referenced in the process chain has been deleted or is no longer available.
  Incorrect Configuration: The process variant may not have been correctly configured or activated.
  Transport Issues: If the process chain or its variants were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the variant to be missing.
  Naming Issues: There could be a mismatch in the naming of the process variant, leading to the system being unable to locate it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Process Variants: Go to the transaction code RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance) and check the process chain for the referenced process variant. Ensure that the variant exists and is correctly configured.
  Recreate the Variant: If the variant has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. Ensure that all necessary settings and parameters are correctly defined.
  Adjust the Process Chain: If the variant is no longer needed, you can remove the reference to it from the process chain.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Consistency Check: Use transaction RSPC to perform a consistency check on the process chain to identify any other potential issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  RSPC_CHECK: Check Process Chain Consistency
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on process chains and variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to process chains and variants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSPC060 error and ensure that your process chain is functioning correctly.