How To Fix /SCMTMS/DATACRAWLER006 - Previous path step has to be earlier than current step ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/DATACRAWLER -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Previous path step has to be earlier than current step ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/DATACRAWLER006 - Previous path step has to be earlier than current step ID ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/DATACRAWLER006 indicates that there is an issue with the sequence of steps defined in a transportation management process. Specifically, the error states that the "previous path step has to be earlier than current step ID." This typically occurs when the configuration of the transportation process steps is not set up correctly, leading to a logical inconsistency in the sequence of steps.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Step Configuration: The steps in the transportation process may not be configured in the correct order. For example, a step that is supposed to occur after another step is incorrectly set to occur before it.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the system, such as missing or incorrectly linked steps in the transportation process.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the transportation management process, they may not adhere to the expected sequence of steps.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Step Configuration:
  
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