How To Fix 62726 - An initial index level must exist for start of indexing

62726 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 726

• Message text: An initial index level must exist for start of indexing

What causes this issue?

An initial index level must exist for start of indexing. This data is
used as the calculation basis for determining the new rent when a rent
adjustment for index-linked rental agreements is carried out. However,
no initial index level could be found for the start of indexing you
entered.

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?

Enter an initial index level for the start of indexing (Maintenance
Index-linked rent adjustment). If this index level is not known for the
start date, you can delete the 'index start' field and enter an initial
index level yourself.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62726 - An initial index level must exist for start of indexing ?

  The SAP error message 62726, "An initial index level must exist for start of indexing," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data indexing processes, particularly when dealing with database tables or data structures that require indexing for efficient data retrieval.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Initial Index Level: The system expects an initial index level to be defined before starting the indexing process, but it is not found. This can happen if the indexing process was not properly initialized or if the relevant data structure has not been set up correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the indexing settings or parameters that prevent the system from recognizing the initial index level.
  Data Integrity Issues: If the data being indexed is incomplete or corrupted, it may lead to the absence of the required initial index level.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Index Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the index