How To Fix GU162 - Segments of Intermediate Document & are not in correct sequence

GU162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Segments of Intermediate Document & are not in correct sequence

What causes this issue?

The segments of an IDOC must be processed in a fixed structure.
When the IDOC entered the central system, however, it was found that
this is not the case.

System Response

The data is not updated.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU162 - Segments of Intermediate Document & are not in correct sequence ?

  The SAP error message GU162, which states "Segments of Intermediate Document & are not in correct sequence," typically occurs in the context of IDoc processing. IDocs (Intermediate Documents) are used in SAP for data interchange between systems, and they consist of segments that must be in a specific order for successful processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the segments of the IDoc are not in the expected sequence. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect IDoc Structure: The IDoc may have been generated incorrectly, leading to segments being out of order.
  Manual Modifications: If the IDoc was manually edited or generated through a custom program, the segments may not follow the required sequence.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the IDoc type or message type in the SAP system.
  Data Issues: The data being sent may not conform to the expected structure, leading to segments being misplaced.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GU162 error,