How To Fix RSPC142 - Shadow object &1 cannot be expanded; chain is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Shadow object &1 cannot be expanded; chain is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

You want to determine the objects that are source system-dependent for
shadow object &V1& so that they can be inserted in the modified version
of the process chain or of a referencing process. This was not possible.

System Response

The referencing object is inconsistent

How to fix this error?

Check if you selected the correct source systems in the source system
filter when you collected the objects for copying BI Content.
Check if the DataSource referenced by the shadow object &V1& is
available for these source systems. If not, proceed as described in the
chapter <LB>Troubleshooting (Content Activation)</> in the online help.
Check whether the shadow object &V1& exists.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC142 - Shadow object &1 cannot be expanded; chain is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message RSPC142 indicates that there is an issue with a shadow object in a process chain, specifically that the chain is inconsistent and cannot be expanded. This typically occurs in the context of process chains in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are inconsistencies in the configuration or status of the process chain.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Process Chain: The process chain may have been modified, and the changes have not been properly reflected in the shadow object.
  Missing or Inactive Process Steps: One or more process steps in the chain may be missing, inactive, or incorrectly configured.
  Transport Issues: If the process chain was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies due to missing objects or dependencies.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the underlying database that prevent the shadow object from being expanded.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Chain Configuration:
  
  Go to the process chain in transaction code RSPC.
  Verify that all process steps are correctly configured and active.
  Ensure that there are no missing or deleted steps.
  
  
  
  Recreate Shadow Object:
  
  If the shadow object is corrupted, you may need to delete and recreate it.
  You can do this by going to the process chain, selecting the shadow object, and using the appropriate options to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the process chain was recently transported, ensure that all related objects and dependencies were also transported correctly.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Use the consistency check feature in transaction RSPC to identify any inconsistencies in the process chain.
  Resolve any issues that are flagged during the consistency check.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  If you suspect database issues, check the database logs for any errors.
  You may need to perform a database consistency check or consult with your database administrator.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance), RSPC1 (Process Chain Monitor).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for process chains in BW for detailed configuration and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSPC142 error message.