How To Fix UMM_CUSTOMIZING004 - You must first process all previous steps

UMM_CUSTOMIZING004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMM_CUSTOMIZING - Messages from the Management Cockpit Maintenance Transaction

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You must first process all previous steps

What causes this issue?

When creating an object, you attempted to skip one or more of the
required activities. For objects of this type, however, the mutual
dependency between activities makes it necessary that you stick to the
exact sequence of the activities.

System Response

The system calls up the activity that you last processed.

How to fix this error?

Continue the activities in the sequence given in the list.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UMM_CUSTOMIZING004 - Details

• The SAP error message UMM_CUSTOMIZING004, which states "You must first process all previous steps," typically occurs in the context of customizing or configuration processes within the SAP system, particularly in the area of SAP User Management or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually indicates that there are prerequisite steps or configurations that have not been completed before the current step can be executed. It often arises in scenarios where a sequence of configuration steps is required, and the system is enforcing that these steps must be completed in order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Configuration Steps: Go back to the previous steps in the configuration process. Ensure that all required steps have been completed successfully. This may involve checking settings in the SAP GUI or the relevant configuration transaction.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Some configuration steps may have dependencies on others. Make sure that any prerequisite configurations are done. This could include