How To Fix MDC_PROCESS_MSG139 - Process template &1: The step type &2 cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROCESS_MSG - MDC Process Object Messages

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Process template &1: The step type &2 cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG139 - Process template &1: The step type &2 cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG139 indicates that there is an issue with a process template in the context of the SAP Manufacturing and Distribution (MDC) module. Specifically, the error states that a certain step type cannot be used in the specified process template.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Step Type: The step type specified in the process template is not valid or not allowed for the particular process.
  Configuration Issues: The process template may not be properly configured, or the step type may not be defined in the system.
  Version Compatibility: The step type may not be compatible with the version of the process template being used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified step type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Step Type Validity:
  
  Verify that the step type specified in the process template is valid and allowed for the process you are trying to execute. You can do this by checking the documentation or configuration settings for the process template.
  
  
  
  Review Process Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the process template and ensure that all step types are correctly defined and configured. Make sure that the step type in question is included in the allowed list for that template.
  
  
  
  Update or Modify the Process Template:
  
  If the step type is indeed invalid, consider updating the process template to remove or replace the invalid step type with a valid one.
  
  
  
  Check for Version Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the process template and the step types are compatible with each other. If there have been recent updates or changes to the system, verify that the process template is up to date.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to use the specified step type. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MDC_PROCESS or MDC_TEMPLATE to access and modify process templates.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on process templates and step types in the MDC module.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.