How To Fix AJ156 - No previous document could be found for contract &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 156

• Message text: No previous document could be found for contract &1

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to find the previous document for contract &v1& in
the database. The document could not be found.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ156 - No previous document could be found for contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message AJ156 "No previous document could be found for contract &1" typically occurs in the context of contract management or when dealing with contract-related transactions in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a preceding document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or another contract) that is necessary for processing the current contract.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Preceding Document: The most common cause is that the contract you are trying to process does not have a corresponding preceding document in the system.
  Incorrect Contract Number: The contract number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Document Deletion: The preceding document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for reference.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the contract management module that are not set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the preceding document.
  
  Solutions:
  
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