How To Fix RSPC061 - Process &1 variant &2 is referenced but is not a predecessor

RSPC061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Process &1 variant &2 is referenced but is not a predecessor

What causes this issue?

Process &V1&, variant &V2& must precede process &V3& &V4& in the chain.
However, there is no connection between these two proceses.

System Response

The system is unable to activate the process chain.

How to fix this error?

Change process &V3& &V4& so that it no longer references &V1& &V2&, or
schedule process &V1& &V2& in the chain so that it precedes &V3& &V4&.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC061 - Process &1 variant &2 is referenced but is not a predecessor ?

  The SAP error message RSPC061 indicates that there is an issue with a process chain in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). Specifically, it means that a variant of a process (identified by &2) is being referenced in the process chain (identified by &1), but it is not defined as a predecessor for that process. This can lead to issues in the execution of the process chain.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The process chain is configured to reference a variant that is not set up as a predecessor. This can happen if the process chain was modified, and the predecessor relationship was not updated accordingly.
  Missing Predecessor: The variant may have been deleted or not properly assigned as a predecessor in the process chain.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the variant name or process name, leading to a mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Chain Configuration:
  
  Go to the process chain in transaction code RSPC.
  Review the configuration of the