How To Fix EIT_ACTIVATION002 - Activation step &1 or item type &2 not valid

EIT_ACTIVATION002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIT_ACTIVATION - Exten Item Templates: Activation Order Determination

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Activation step &1 or item type &2 not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIT_ACTIVATION002 - Activation step &1 or item type &2 not valid ?

  The SAP error message EIT_ACTIVATION002 typically indicates that there is an issue with the activation of a specific step or item type in the context of the SAP system, particularly related to the Enterprise Integration Toolkit (EIT) or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Step or Item Type: The error usually arises when the specified activation step or item type does not exist or is not valid in the current context. This could be due to a typo, incorrect configuration, or an attempt to activate a step that has not been defined.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system that prevent the activation of the specified step or item type.
  Missing Dependencies: The step or item type may depend on other components or configurations that are not present or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the activation of the specified step