How To Fix RECPSF205 - Use the '2nd step' field before the '3rd step' field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECPSF - Correspondence Using Smart Forms

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Use the '2nd step' field before the '3rd step' field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECPSF205 - Use the '2nd step' field before the '3rd step' field ?

  The SAP error message RECPSF205 indicates that there is a sequence issue in the processing of a particular transaction or function. Specifically, it suggests that the '2nd step' field must be filled out or processed before the '3rd step' field can be addressed. This is a common validation error in SAP systems where certain fields are interdependent and must be completed in a specific order.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  A user is trying to enter data in a sequence that does not comply with the predefined workflow or logic of the application.
  The system has validation rules that enforce a specific order of data entry, and the user has skipped a required step.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RECPSF205 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Workflow: Review the process or transaction you are working on to understand the required sequence of steps. Ensure that you have completed all necessary fields in the correct order.
  
  
  Fill