How To Fix RSPC117 - Switching to detail view to display erroneous process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Switching to detail view to display erroneous process

What causes this issue?

There are processes without predecessors. You may only be able to see
this in detailed view.

System Response

The system will switch to detailed view.

How to fix this error?

Remove processes that are without predecessors or link them to another
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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC117 - Switching to detail view to display erroneous process ?

  The SAP error message RSPC117 typically indicates that there is an issue with a process chain in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error message is often encountered when a process chain fails to execute successfully, and the system is prompting the user to switch to a detailed view to investigate the specific error.
  Cause:
  The cause of the RSPC117 error can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  Data Load Issues: Problems with data extraction, transformation, or loading (ETL) processes can lead to failures in the process chain.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the process chain or in the individual process steps can cause the chain to fail.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or disk space) can lead to process failures.
  Dependencies: If a process in the chain depends on another process that has failed, it can cause subsequent processes to fail as well.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for executing certain processes can lead to failures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPC117 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Switch to Detail View: As suggested by the error message, switch to the detail view of the process chain to identify the specific process that has failed. This can be done by navigating to the process chain in transaction RSPC and selecting the "Display" option.
  
  
  Check Process Logs: Review the logs of the failed process to understand the exact reason for the failure. Look for error messages or warnings that can provide insights into what went wrong.
  
  
  Analyze Data Load: If the failure is related to data loading, check the source system for any issues, and ensure that the data is available and correctly formatted.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration of the process chain and its individual steps. Ensure that all settings are correct and that there are no missing parameters.
  
  
  Monitor System Resources: Check the system resources to ensure that there is enough memory and disk space available for the process to execute.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the process chain has the necessary authorizations to perform all actions within the chain.
  
  
  Retry Execution: After addressing the identified issues, try to execute the process chain again to see if the problem is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction RSPC to manage process chains and view their status.
  Process Chain Monitoring: Regularly monitor process chains to catch issues early and ensure smooth data loading and processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to the RSPC117 error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance.