How To Fix RSPC088 - Previous run &1 not yet complete (status &2), termination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Previous run &1 not yet complete (status &2), termination

What causes this issue?

The previous run of the current metachain is not yet complete. This can
lead to communication errors with the subchains.

System Response

The current run of the subchain is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

End the current run of the metachain, or wait until the run has ended.
It does not matter whether the run was successfully completed or not.
Restart the subnode.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

We recommend scheduling a longer time period between the subchain runs
in order to avoid this situation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC088 - Previous run &1 not yet complete (status &2), termination ?

  The SAP error message RSPC088 indicates that a previous run of a process chain has not yet completed, and therefore, the current execution cannot proceed. This error typically occurs in the context of process chains in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA.
  Cause:
  The error message RSPC088 is triggered when:
  
  A process chain is executed, and it is still running or has not finished processing.
  The current process chain or process is trying to start while the previous one is still in progress.
  There may be a long-running job or a job that has encountered an issue, causing it to hang.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPC088 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Previous Run:
  
  Go to transaction code RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance).
  Find the process chain that is causing the issue and check the status of the previous run.
  If it is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  Monitor Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to monitor background jobs.
  Look for any jobs related to the process chain that may be running or have failed.
  If a job is stuck, you may need to analyze the logs to determine the cause of the hang.
  
  
  
  Terminate the Previous Run (if necessary):
  
  If the previous run is stuck and you need to terminate it, you can do so from the SM37 transaction.
  Select the job and choose the option to cancel or terminate it.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Sometimes, database locks can cause jobs to hang. Check for any locks that might be affecting the process chain.
  You can use transaction code SM12 to view and manage locks.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs of the previous run for any errors or warnings that might indicate why it did not complete successfully.
  Use transaction code SLG1 to view application logs related to the process chain.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process Chain:
  
  Once the previous run has completed or been terminated, you can re-run the process chain.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Process Chains: In SAP BW, process chains are used to automate data loading and processing tasks.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Management
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  Performance Considerations: If you frequently encounter this error, consider reviewing the performance of your data loads and optimizing them to reduce the likelihood of overlapping executions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSPC088 error and ensure that your process chains run smoothly.