How To Fix RSPC195 - Initialization (&1) is not finished (&2); cannot reschedule yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Initialization (&1) is not finished (&2); cannot reschedule yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC195 - Initialization (&1) is not finished (&2); cannot reschedule yet ?

  The SAP error message RSPC195 indicates that the initialization of a process chain (PC) has not been completed, which prevents the system from rescheduling the process chain. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with process chains that are responsible for data loading, transformation, or other batch processing tasks.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incomplete Initialization: The process chain has not finished its initialization phase, which is necessary for it to be rescheduled. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The process chain is still running or has encountered an error during execution.
  There are dependencies on other processes that have not yet completed.
  The process chain was manually stopped or failed due to an error.
  
  
  
  Locking Issues: There may be locks on the process chain or related objects that prevent it from completing its initialization.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the process chain or its components may lead to initialization problems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Chain Status: 
  
  Go to the process chain monitor (transaction code RSPC) and check the status of the process chain. Look for any running or failed processes.
  If the process chain is still running, wait for it to complete. If it has failed, analyze the logs to identify the cause of the failure.
  
  
  
  Review Logs: 
  
  Check the detailed logs of the process chain to identify any specific errors or warnings that may indicate why the initialization is not complete.
  
  
  
  Resolve Dependencies: 
  
  Ensure that all dependent processes or data loads that the process chain relies on have completed successfully.
  
  
  
  Release Locks: 
  
  If there are locks preventing the process chain from completing, you may need to release them. You can use transaction SM12 to check for and delete any unnecessary locks.
  
  
  
  Restart the Process Chain: 
  
  If the process chain is stuck, you may need to manually restart it. This can be done from the process chain monitor.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration of the process chain and its individual steps to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your version of SAP BW.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSPC: Process Chain Monitor
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  RSPC1: Process Chain Maintenance
  RSPC2: Process Chain Execution
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor the performance of your process chains and the underlying data sources to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSPC195 error effectively.