How To Fix C0587 - Complete the process step first

C0587 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Complete the process step first

What causes this issue?

You cannot sign the process step as it has not been completely
processed. This may be due to the following reasons:
You have not yet maintained all input values.
You have not yet filled in the minimum number of lines required in a
table according to the process instruction.
A formula result has not yet been calculated.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Add the data missing between the current signature and the previous
one.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

C0587 - Details

• The SAP error message C0587, which states "Complete the process step first," typically occurs in the context of process order management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that a required step in a process order has not been completed before attempting to perform the next action.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Process Steps: The most common cause is that a previous step in the process order has not been completed. For example, if you are trying to confirm a production order, but the previous operation has not been confirmed, you will encounter this error.
  Missing Status Updates: The system may require certain status updates to be completed before allowing the next step. If these updates are missing, the error will occur.
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: Attempting to execute operations out of the intended sequence can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Process Order Status: Review the status of the process order to ensure that all previous steps