How To Fix >U137 - Error in file: Type 1, 2, or 3 must follow data record type 2 (line &1)

>U137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >U -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Error in file: Type 1, 2, or 3 must follow data record type 2 (line &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >U137 - Error in file: Type 1, 2, or 3 must follow data record type 2 (line &1) ?

  The SAP error message U137 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of a file being processed, specifically related to the data record types in the file. This error typically occurs during the processing of files that follow a specific format, such as those used for electronic data interchange (EDI) or other data uploads.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Type 1, 2, or 3 must follow data record type 2 (line &1)" suggests that the file being processed has a data record type that is not in the expected order. In this context:
  
  Type 1, 2, or 3 refers to specific data record types that are expected to follow a data record of type 2.
  The error indicates that the file contains a line (denoted by &1) that does not conform to the expected sequence of record types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the File Structure: Review the file