How To Fix RSPC170 - Chain &1 cannot be deleted because it already exists in other chains

RSPC170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Chain &1 cannot be deleted because it already exists in other chains

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC170 - Chain &1 cannot be deleted because it already exists in other chains ?

  The SAP error message RSPC170 indicates that a specific process chain (denoted as &1) cannot be deleted because it is still being referenced in other process chains. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA, where process chains are used to manage data loading and processing tasks.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the process chain you are trying to delete is still linked to other process chains. This means that it is either a predecessor or a successor in the execution flow of other chains. SAP does not allow the deletion of a process chain that is still in use to maintain data integrity and avoid breaking dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction code RSPC to access the Process Chain Maintenance screen.
  Check the dependencies of the process chain you want to delete. You can do this by