How To Fix RSPLS421 - Saved step &1 no longer exists in selected sequence

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Saved step &1 no longer exists in selected sequence

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS421 - Saved step &1 no longer exists in selected sequence ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS421 indicates that a saved step in a process chain (specifically, a data loading or transformation process) no longer exists in the selected sequence. This typically occurs when a step that was previously part of the process chain has been deleted or modified, leading to inconsistencies in the process chain definition.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Step: The most common cause is that a step that was previously saved in the process chain has been deleted or is no longer available.
  Modification: The step may have been modified in such a way that it is no longer recognized by the process chain.
  Transport Issues: If the process chain was transported from one system to another, there may be discrepancies if the necessary objects were not transported correctly.
  Versioning: If there are multiple versions of the process chain, the version you are trying to execute may not match the current state of the steps.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Process Chain: Open the process chain in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment and verify the steps. Ensure that all steps referenced in the process chain are still valid and exist.
  Recreate Missing Steps: If a step has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  Update Process Chain: If the step has been modified, update the process chain to reflect the current state of the steps.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects related to the process chain have been transported correctly.
  Check for Version Conflicts: Ensure that you are working with the correct version of the process chain and that it matches the current definitions of the steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSPC to manage process chains and RSPC1 to display the process chain.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs for the process chain execution to get more details about the error and identify which step is causing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing process chains and handling errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSPLS421 error and restore the functionality of your process chain.