How To Fix PSSC_TOOLS_UI187 - NCD Header &1 has no previous NCD assigned

PSSC_TOOLS_UI187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_TOOLS_UI - Messages for UI functions

• Message number: 187

• Message text: NCD Header &1 has no previous NCD assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS_UI187 - NCD Header &1 has no previous NCD assigned ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS_UI187 with the description "NCD Header &1 has no previous NCD assigned" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Safety and Compliance (PSSC) module, particularly when dealing with Non-Conformance Documents (NCDs).
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a Non-Conformance Document (NCD) header that does not have a previous NCD assigned to it. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The NCD header might not have been properly linked to a previous NCD, which is required for the current operation.
  Incorrect Workflow: The workflow or process that is supposed to create or link NCDs may not have been followed correctly.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues in the database, where the expected relationships between NCDs are not maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check NCD Header: Verify the NCD header in question (indicated by &1 in the