How To Fix 29846 - No record of type '&2' can stand before a record of type '&1'.

29846 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 846

• Message text: No record of type '&2' can stand before a record of type '&1'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29846 - No record of type '&2' can stand before a record of type '&1'. ?

  The SAP error message 29846, which states "No record of type '&2' can stand before a record of type '&1'," typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with financial documents or other transactional records. This error indicates that there is a violation of the expected sequence of records in a document or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by an incorrect sequence of records in a document. For example, if you are trying to enter a record of a certain type (e.g., a payment) before a prerequisite record (e.g., an invoice) has been created or processed, SAP will throw this error. The system enforces certain rules regarding the order in which records must be entered to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Document Sequence: Review the records you are trying to enter. Ensure that all prerequisite records are created and processed in the correct