How To Fix MDC_PROCESS_MSG026 - Wrong or initial adapter &4 for process &1 step &2 type &3

MDC_PROCESS_MSG026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROCESS_MSG - MDC Process Object Messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Wrong or initial adapter &4 for process &1 step &2 type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG026 - Wrong or initial adapter &4 for process &1 step &2 type &3 ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG026 indicates that there is an issue with the adapter configuration in the context of a process step in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Master Data Consolidation (MDC) or similar processes where data is being processed through various steps and adapters.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Wrong or initial adapter &4 for process &1 step &2 type &3" suggests that:
  
  The specified adapter (denoted by &4) is either not configured correctly or is not suitable for the process step being executed (indicated by &1, &2, and &3).
  The adapter may not be activated or may not exist in the system.
  There could be a mismatch between the expected adapter type and the one configured for the process step.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Adapter Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the process in question.
  Verify that the adapter specified in the error