How To Fix HUDIALOG167 - No preceding items could be determined

HUDIALOG167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUDIALOG - Messages from packaging dialog

• Message number: 167

• Message text: No preceding items could be determined

What causes this issue?

No preceding items could be found for the items to be packed here.
Therefore, packing according to a packing prosposal is not possible.

System Response

The system cancels the function "Pack acc.to proposal", since there is
no preceding document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUDIALOG167 - No preceding items could be determined ?

  The SAP error message HUDIALOG167, which states "No preceding items could be determined," typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI when a user is trying to access or display a document or transaction that requires a preceding item or reference, but none can be found.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Preceding Document: The most common cause is that the document or transaction you are trying to access does not have a valid preceding document. This could happen if the document was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered incorrect or incomplete information when trying to access the document.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the preceding items.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data integrity that prevent the system from finding the preceding items.
  System Configuration: Configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly to link documents