How To Fix MDC_PROCESS_MSG021 - Wrong step number &1 (&3) for process &2 submitted to set next status

MDC_PROCESS_MSG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROCESS_MSG - MDC Process Object Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Wrong step number &1 (&3) for process &2 submitted to set next status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG021 - Wrong step number &1 (&3) for process &2 submitted to set next status ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG021 indicates that there is an issue with the process flow in the context of a process management scenario, typically related to the Multi-Dimensional Consolidation (MDC) or similar processes. The error message suggests that the system has encountered a wrong step number for a specific process, which prevents it from moving to the next status.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Process Configuration: The process may not be configured correctly, leading to an invalid step number being referenced.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the process is trying to access, which can lead to the wrong step being identified.
  Process Logic Errors: The logic defined for the process may not align with the expected flow, causing the system to reference a step that does not exist or is not valid.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the process, the system might be trying to access a step from