How To Fix RSPC074 - Termination of chain has been reported to meta chain &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Termination of chain has been reported to meta chain &1

What causes this issue?

Process chain termination has been confirmed in meta chain &V1&,
destination '&V2&'.

System Response

Function continued.
Note
Success Message

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC074 - Termination of chain has been reported to meta chain &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSPC074 indicates that a termination of a process chain has been reported to the meta chain. This typically occurs when a process chain fails to execute successfully, and the failure is communicated to the overarching meta chain that manages the execution of multiple process chains.
  Causes:
  
  
  Process Chain Failure: The most common cause is that one of the steps in the process chain has failed. This could be due to various reasons such as:
  
  Data issues (e.g., missing or incorrect data)
  Configuration errors
  Resource limitations (e.g., memory, disk space)
  Timeouts or deadlocks
  External system failures (if the process chain interacts with other systems)
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: If the process chain or its individual steps are not configured correctly, it can lead to failures.
  
  
  Dependency Issues: If a step in the process chain depends on the successful completion of another step or process chain that has failed, it can cause the entire chain to terminate.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Lack of necessary authorizations for executing certain steps can also lead to termination.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the detailed logs of the process chain execution to identify the specific step that caused the failure. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction code RSPC and checking the logs for the specific process chain.
  Analyzing the error messages and warnings in the logs.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Failed Step: Once you identify the failed step, investigate the reason for its failure. This may involve:
  
  Checking data consistency.
  Verifying configurations.
  Ensuring that all required resources are available.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration: If the issue is due to incorrect configuration, make the necessary adjustments and re-run the process chain.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that all dependencies are met and that any prerequisite process chains or steps have completed successfully.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user executing the process chain has the necessary authorizations to perform all actions within the chain.
  
  
  Re-run the Process Chain: After addressing the issues, re-run the process chain to see if it completes successfully.
  
  
  Monitoring and Alerts: Set up monitoring and alerts for process chains to proactively catch issues before they lead to terminations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction RSPC to manage and monitor process chains.
  Process Chain Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific process chain to understand its purpose and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message or process chain.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue causing the RSPC074 error message in SAP.