How To Fix FICUSTOM402 - Predecessor reference inconsistent &1 &2 &3 (&4)

FICUSTOM402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Predecessor reference inconsistent &1 &2 &3 (&4)

What causes this issue?

The document that you are posting was unable to find the referenced
document <(>&<)>1 <(>&<)>2 <(>&<)>3 ( <(>&<)>4 ) in the Funds Management
commitment.

System Response

The referenced document does not exist in Funds Management. The system
therefore rejects the posting.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FICUSTOM402 - Details

• The SAP error message FICUSTOM402, which states "Predecessor reference inconsistent &1 &2 &3 (&4)," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there is an inconsistency in the predecessor reference for a financial document or transaction. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during document posting, clearing, or when processing financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The predecessor reference (which could be a document number, reference number, or other identifiers) does not match the expected format or does not exist in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: There may be missing configuration settings in the financial module that are required for the predecessor reference to be validated correctly.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues in the database, such as orphaned records or incorrect links between documents.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system,