How To Fix ACI_API057 - Illegal limited step: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACI_API - EXPERIMENTAL, DON'T USE (Messages raised by the ACI's API)

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Illegal limited step: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACI_API057 - Illegal limited step: &1 ?

  The SAP error message ACI_API057 "Illegal limited step: &1" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) when there is an issue with the configuration of a step in a process or a function module that is expected to handle a limited step but is receiving an unexpected value.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Step Value: The error is often triggered when a step value that is not recognized or is out of the expected range is passed to a function or method.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the process or workflow that leads to an invalid step being referenced.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format or values, leading to the error.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might be causing the error due to incorrect handling of step values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Step Value: Review the