How To Fix BS286 - There is no previous business transaction

BS286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 286

• Message text: There is no previous business transaction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS286 - There is no previous business transaction ?

  The SAP error message BS286 ("There is no previous business transaction") typically occurs in the context of business transactions, such as when trying to process a document that requires a reference to a previous transaction that does not exist or cannot be found. This error can arise in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Reference Document: The transaction you are trying to process may require a reference to a previous document (like an invoice, delivery, or order) that has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Document Flow: The sequence of transactions may not be followed correctly, leading to a situation where the system cannot find the expected previous transaction.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data integrity that prevent the system from recognizing the previous transaction.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions