How To Fix RSPC196 - Unschedule chain before changing streaming property

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Unschedule chain before changing streaming property

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC196 - Unschedule chain before changing streaming property ?

  The SAP error message RSPC196 indicates that you are trying to change the streaming property of a process chain while it is still scheduled or running. This error is a safeguard to prevent inconsistencies or issues that could arise from modifying the properties of a process chain that is currently active.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to change the streaming property of a process chain that is either currently scheduled to run or is actively running.
  The process chain is in a state that does not allow modifications to its properties.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPC196 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Unschedule the Process Chain:
  
  Go to the Process Chain Maintenance (transaction code RSPC).
  Locate the process chain that you want to modify.
  Unschedule the process chain by removing any scheduled jobs or stopping any active instances of the process chain.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Instances:
  
  Ensure that there are no active instances of the process chain running. You can check this in the process chain monitoring area.
  If there are active instances, you may need to wait for them to complete or manually terminate them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Modify the Streaming Property:
  
  Once the process chain is unscheduled and there are no active instances, you can proceed to change the streaming property as needed.
  
  
  
  Reschedule the Process Chain:
  
  After making the necessary changes, you can reschedule the process chain for future runs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  RSPC_MONI: Process Chain Monitoring
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on process chains and their properties.
  Best Practices: Regularly monitor your process chains and their schedules to avoid conflicts when making changes. It is also advisable to document any changes made to process chains for future reference.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSPC196 error and successfully change the streaming property of your process chain.