How To Fix >U162 - Error in file: Data record type 5 must follow G/L item (line &1)

>U162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >U -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Error in file: Data record type 5 must follow G/L item (line &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >U162 - Error in file: Data record type 5 must follow G/L item (line &1) ?

  The SAP error message U162 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of the data being processed, specifically related to the sequence of records in a file upload or data import process. The error message "Data record type 5 must follow G/L item (line &1)" suggests that the system expects a specific order of records, and the record type 5 (which typically represents a specific type of data, such as a line item) is not in the expected position following a General Ledger (G/L) item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Structure: The file being uploaded may not adhere to the required structure or sequence defined by SAP. For example, a G/L item record (usually a record type 1 or 2) must precede the data record type 5.
  Missing Records: There may be missing records that should have been included in the file, leading to a misalignment in the expected sequence.
  Data Entry Errors: There