How To Fix /SCDL/BO012 - Could not update preceding document

/SCDL/BO012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BO -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Could not update preceding document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BO012 - Could not update preceding document ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BO012 Could not update preceding document typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with updating a document that is dependent on a preceding document. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the processing of a planned order, production order, or other related documents.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Preceding Document: The document that needs to be updated may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the update from being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to update the preceding document.
  Locking Issues: The preceding document may be locked by another user or process, preventing updates.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected behavior of the document processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Existence: Verify that the