How To Fix MDC_PROC_CONFIG_MSG005 - Step Type &1 of configuration ID &2 is not allowed

MDC_PROC_CONFIG_MSG005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROC_CONFIG_MSG - Message class for process configuration

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Step Type &1 of configuration ID &2 is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROC_CONFIG_MSG005 - Step Type &1 of configuration ID &2 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROC_CONFIG_MSG005 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a process in the Multi-Domain Configuration (MDC) environment. Specifically, the error states that a certain step type (denoted as &1) in the configuration ID (denoted as &2) is not allowed. 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Step Type: The step type specified in the configuration is not valid for the particular process or configuration ID you are working with. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an attempt to use a step type that is not supported in the current context.
  
  
  Configuration Restrictions: Certain configurations may have restrictions on which step types can be used. If the step type you are trying to use is not permitted in the context of the configuration ID, this error will occur.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: If there have been recent updates or changes to the system,