How To Fix RSPC072 - Process chain &1 started in system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Process chain &1 started in system &2

What causes this issue?

Process chain &V1& has been started in the target BW system &V2&. The
log ID generated for the chain is &V3&.

System Response

The chain is active in the target BW system &V2& and will be confirmed
in BW system &V4& (this System) on completion.

How to fix this error?

This is a success message.

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 RSPC072 - Process chain &1 started in system &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSPC072 indicates that a process chain has been started in a specific system, but it is currently running or has not completed successfully. This message is typically encountered in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with process chains that manage data loading, transformation, and reporting processes.
  Cause:
  
  Process Chain Already Running: The most common cause of this error is that the process chain is already in execution. SAP does not allow the same process chain to be started multiple times concurrently.
  System Lock: There may be a lock on the process chain due to a previous execution that has not yet completed.
  Error in Previous Execution: If the process chain was previously executed and encountered an error, it may not have released the lock, preventing a new execution.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the process chain or the underlying data sources that are causing it to hang or not complete.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Process Chain Status: Use transaction code RSPC to check the status of the process chain. Look for any running instances and their statuses.
  Wait for Completion: If the process chain is currently running, you may need to wait for it to complete. Monitor the execution to see if it finishes successfully.
  Terminate Running Instances: If the process chain is stuck or taking too long, you may need to terminate the running instance. This can be done in transaction RSPC by selecting the running instance and choosing the option to cancel it.
  Review Logs: Check the logs of the process chain for any errors or warnings that may indicate why it is not completing. This can provide insights into what went wrong during the execution.
  Re-run the Process Chain: After resolving any issues, you can attempt to re-run the process chain.
  Check for Locks: If there are locks in the system, you may need to check for and release them. Use transaction SM12 to view and manage locks.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific process chain for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to process chains or the error message RSPC072.
  Performance Monitoring: If process chains frequently hang or take too long, consider reviewing system performance and resource allocation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the RSPC072 error message in SAP.