How To Fix RSPC140 - Selected processes were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Selected processes were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC140 - Selected processes were deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSPC140, which states "Selected processes were deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Chain (PC) management within the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment. This error indicates that one or more processes that were part of a process chain have been deleted, which can lead to issues when trying to execute or manage that process chain.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Processes: The most common cause of this error is that one or more processes (like data loads, transformations, or other steps) that were previously part of the process chain have been deleted from the system.
  Changes in Process Chain: If a process chain has been modified and processes have been removed or renamed, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the process chain was transported from one system to another and the related processes were not included in the transport, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Chain Configuration:
  
  Go to the process chain in question and review its configuration.
  Identify which processes are missing or have been deleted.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restore Deleted Processes:
  
  If the processes were deleted unintentionally, you may need to recreate them.
  If you have a backup or a transport request that includes the deleted processes, you can restore them.
  
  
  
  Adjust Process Chain:
  
  If the processes are no longer needed, you can adjust the process chain to remove references to the deleted processes.
  Ensure that the process chain is valid and does not reference any non-existent processes.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  If needed, transport the missing processes from the development system to the production system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the process chain to ensure it runs without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSPC to manage process chains and RSPC1 to display process chains.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context about which processes are missing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing process chains and troubleshooting errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSPC140 error and ensure that your process chains are functioning correctly.