How To Fix RSMPC016 - A type &1 process has to follow process &2 var.&3 in the chain

RSMPC016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMPC - Messages for Process Chains of Generic Processes

• Message number: 016

• Message text: A type &1 process has to follow process &2 var.&3 in the chain

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMPC016 - A type &1 process has to follow process &2 var.&3 in the chain ?

  The SAP error message RSMPC016 indicates that there is a problem with the sequence of processes in a process chain. Specifically, it means that a certain type of process (denoted as &1) is not following the required sequence as defined by the preceding process (denoted as &2) and the variable (denoted as &3) in the process chain.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Process Sequence Violation: The process that is being executed is not in the correct order as defined in the process chain. Each process in a chain has dependencies and must be executed in a specific sequence.
  Variable Issues: The variable used in the process may not be correctly defined or may not have the expected value, leading to the process not being able to execute as intended.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the process chain setup, such as incorrect linking of processes or missing prerequisites.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSMPC016 error,