How To Fix RSPC128 - Run & is still active; cannot delete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Run & is still active; cannot delete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC128 - Run & is still active; cannot delete ?

  The SAP error message RSPC128 indicates that a process chain (PC) is still active and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs when a process chain is currently running or has not yet completed its execution. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Active Process Chain: The primary reason for this error is that the process chain you are trying to delete is currently in an active state, meaning it is still executing or has not finished processing.
  Long-Running Jobs: Sometimes, jobs within the process chain may take longer than expected, causing the entire chain to remain active.
  Stuck Jobs: Occasionally, jobs may get stuck due to various reasons (e.g., system issues, resource contention), leading to the process chain remaining active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Chain Status:
  
  Go to transaction code RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance).
  Find the process chain in question and check its status. If it is still running, you will need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  Terminate the Process Chain:
  
  If the process chain is stuck or you need to stop it for any reason, you can terminate it.
  In transaction RSPC, select the process chain and use the option to terminate the active run. This will stop the execution and allow you to delete the process chain.
  
  
  
  Monitor Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to monitor background jobs. Check if there are any jobs related to the process chain that are still running.
  If you find any jobs that are stuck, you can cancel them from this transaction.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If the process chain is running as expected, you may simply need to wait for it to complete before attempting to delete it again.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or linked process chains that might be causing the process chain to remain active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  RSPC1: Process Chain Log
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing process chains and troubleshooting issues related to them.
  Performance Considerations: If process chains frequently get stuck or take too long, consider reviewing the design of the process chain and the performance of the underlying data sources.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSPC128 error and successfully delete the process chain if needed.