How To Fix IM163 - Enter the access sequence in ascending order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Enter the access sequence in ascending order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM163 - Enter the access sequence in ascending order ?

  The SAP error message IM163 ("Enter the access sequence in ascending order") typically occurs in the context of configuring access sequences for condition records in SAP, particularly in modules like Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM). This error indicates that the access sequence entries are not arranged in the required ascending order, which is necessary for the system to process the conditions correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the access sequence is defined with condition tables that are not sorted in ascending order based on their priority or sequence number. Each condition table should have a unique sequence number, and they must be arranged from the lowest to the highest.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Condition Table Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code (e.g., V/07 for Sales and Distribution or M/06 for Materials Management) to access the access sequence configuration.
  
  
  
  Check the Access Sequence:
  
  Locate the access sequence that is