How To Fix 26042 - Superior document cannot be same document


26042 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

  • Message number: 042

  • Message text: Superior document cannot be same document

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to assign the document to a superior document. However, you
    have entered the document you are currently processing as the superior
    document.

    How to fix this error?

    Check your entry for the superior document and correct it as necessary.
    You have the option of searching for a document using matchcode
    selection.
    To do this, you need to enter either an SAP object linked to the
    document or a character string from the short descriptive text.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26042 - Superior document cannot be same document ?
    The SAP error message 26042, "Superior document cannot be the same document," typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as when trying to create a follow-on document (like a purchase order or invoice) that references the same document as its superior or parent document. This error is designed to prevent circular references, which can lead to inconsistencies in data processing.
    
    Cause: Circular Reference: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to create a document that references itself as its superior document. Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be appropriate for the action being performed. User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently selected the same document as both the superior and subordinate document.
    Solution: Check Document References: Review the document you are trying to create and ensure that it does not reference itself. Make sure that the superior document is a different document. Correct Document

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