How To Fix RSPC138 - Process &1 &2. Instance &3 cannot be restarted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Process &1 &2. Instance &3 cannot be restarted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC138 - Process &1 &2. Instance &3 cannot be restarted. ?

  The SAP error message RSPC138 indicates that a specific process (identified by &1 and &2) in a process chain (identified by &3) cannot be restarted. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with process chains that manage data loading and transformation tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Process Status: The process might be in a status that does not allow it to be restarted. For example, it could be in a "Finished" or "Error" state.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other processes that have not been completed or are in error status.
  Data Consistency: The data might be in an inconsistent state, preventing the process from being restarted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues with the process chain or the individual process that is preventing it from being restarted.
  Locks: There may be locks on the data or the process that are preventing it from being restarted.
  
  Solutions:
  
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