How To Fix GR812 - The first section cannot be merged with the preceding section.

GR812 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 812

• Message text: The first section cannot be merged with the preceding section.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR812 - The first section cannot be merged with the preceding section. ?

  The SAP error message GR812, which states "The first section cannot be merged with the preceding section," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or goods movement processes. This error is related to the handling of stock segments or sections in the system, particularly when trying to merge stock segments that do not meet certain criteria.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incompatible Stock Segments: The stock segments you are trying to merge may have different characteristics (e.g., different batch numbers, stock types, or special stock indicators).
  Stock Status: The stock status of the segments may not allow for merging. For example, if one segment is blocked or in a different status than the other.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the merging of certain stock segments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GR812 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Characteristics: Verify the characteristics