How To Fix /ACCGO/CMGL_APPL021 - Selected quantity cannot be initial

/ACCGO/CMGL_APPL021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CMGL_APPL -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Selected quantity cannot be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CMGL_APPL021 - Selected quantity cannot be initial ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CMGL_APPL021 Selected quantity cannot be initial typically occurs in the context of the SAP General Ledger (G/L) or during the execution of certain financial transactions. This error indicates that the system is expecting a quantity to be specified, but the quantity provided is either missing or set to zero (initial).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quantity: The most common cause is that the quantity field in the transaction is left blank or is set to zero.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a quantity to be entered for specific transactions.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently skip entering the quantity or may not be aware that it is a required field.
  Business Logic: The business process being executed may inherently require a quantity to be specified, and the system is enforcing this rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields, especially the quantity field, are filled in correctly.