How To Fix 26165 - There must be a document info record before each object allocation record

26165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 165

• Message text: There must be a document info record before each object allocation record

What causes this issue?

You want to copy document info records from an external system to your
SAP System.
The sequential file you created in your external system does not meet
the specifications (see <DS:RE.RCVBI010>"Documentation of transfer
program"</>).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct the program in the source system that produces the sequential
file.
Each object allocation record (record type 4) must be preceded by
document header record (record type 1).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26165 - There must be a document info record before each object allocation record ?

  The SAP error message 26165, "There must be a document info record before each object allocation record," typically occurs in the context of Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with object allocation records in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a document info record (DIR) to be created before you can allocate any objects to it.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or manage an object allocation record without having a corresponding document info record in place. In SAP DMS, a document info record serves as a metadata container for documents, and it must exist before you can link or allocate any objects to it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a document info record is created before you attempt to create or manage an object allocation record. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Create a Document Info Record:
  
  Navigate to the DMS transaction (e.g.,