How To Fix MDC_PROCESS_MSG138 - Process template &1: Wrong OTC sequence. OTC &2 used after OTC &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROCESS_MSG - MDC Process Object Messages

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Process template &1: Wrong OTC sequence. OTC &2 used after OTC &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG138 - Process template &1: Wrong OTC sequence. OTC &2 used after OTC &3 ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG138 indicates that there is an issue with the sequence of Order-to-Cash (OTC) processes in a specific process template. This error typically arises when the system detects that an OTC step (represented by &2) is being executed out of the expected sequence, following another OTC step (represented by &3) that should precede it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Process Flow: The error usually occurs when the defined process template has a specific sequence of OTC steps, and the current execution does not follow that sequence. For example, if the process template expects a "Sales Order" step to be completed before a "Delivery" step, but the "Delivery" step is attempted first, this error will be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the process template settings or the sequence of OTC steps defined in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or