How To Fix MDC_PROCESS_MSG016 - No next step found to be started for process &1 template &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROCESS_MSG - MDC Process Object Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No next step found to be started for process &1 template &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG016 - No next step found to be started for process &1 template &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG016 indicates that there is no next step available to be started for a specific process template. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Multi-Domain Cloud (MDC) or when dealing with process management in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Process 
  Configuration Issues: The process template may not be correctly configured, leading to a situation where the system cannot determine the next step in the process flow.
  Missing Steps: The process template might be incomplete, missing necessary steps that should follow the current step.
  Incorrect Status: The current status of the process might not allow for the next step to be executed. For example, if the process is in a state that does not permit further actions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the next step in the process.
  System Bugs or Inconsistencies: There may be bugs or inconsistencies in the system that prevent the process