How To Fix RSPC172 - Process &1 &2, instance &3: Repeat triggered

RSPC172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Process &1 &2, instance &3: Repeat triggered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC172 - Process &1 &2, instance &3: Repeat triggered ?

  The SAP error message RSPC172 indicates that a process chain (PC) has been triggered to repeat due to a failure or an issue in one of its steps. This message typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when a process chain is set up to handle data loading, transformation, or other ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) operations.
  
  Cause:
  The error message RSPC172 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Step Failure: One of the steps in the process chain has failed, causing the entire chain to be marked for a repeat.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing data, incorrect formats, or data integrity problems.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration of the process chain or its individual steps can lead to failures.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can cause steps to fail.
  External Dependencies: If the process chain relies on external