How To Fix RSRD178 - Start from process chain &1 (instance &2, log ID &3)

RSRD178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Start from process chain &1 (instance &2, log ID &3)

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RSRD178 - Details

• The SAP error message RSRD178 typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when there is an issue with starting a report or query from a process chain. This error message indicates that the process chain could not be executed successfully, and it provides details such as the process chain name, instance number, and log ID.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Process Chain Issues: The process chain may not be properly configured or may have failed during execution.
  Data Load Problems: There may be issues with data loading, such as missing data or data inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process chain may not have the necessary authorizations to run the process.
  System Performance: The system may be experiencing performance issues, leading to timeouts or failures in executing the process chain.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical errors in the underlying BW system or database that prevent the process