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How To Fix MC862 - You cannot insert in front of an inherited condition.


MC862 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

  • Message number: 862

  • Message text: You cannot insert in front of an inherited condition.

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  • What causes this issue?

    The conditions transferred from the generalization should be placed
    together at the start of the list for clarity.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    Insert new conditions following those marked as inherited.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


MC862 - Details

  • The SAP error message MC862, which states "You cannot insert in front of an inherited condition," typically occurs in the context of condition records in pricing or condition maintenance within the SAP system. This error arises when you attempt to insert a new condition record that conflicts with existing inherited conditions.
    
    Cause: Inherited Conditions: In SAP, conditions can be inherited from higher-level records (like pricing conditions from a higher hierarchy). If you try to insert a new condition that is supposed to be at a lower level but conflicts with an inherited condition, the system will throw this error. Condition Type Configuration: The configuration of the condition type may not allow for the insertion of new records in certain scenarios, especially if the condition is already defined at a higher level. Sequence of Conditions: The order of conditions is important in SAP. If you are trying to insert a condition in a sequence that

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