How To Fix AJ405 - Quantity entered for operand &1 is zero

AJ405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Quantity entered for operand &1 is zero

What causes this issue?

You have entered a quantity of zero for the third input operand &v1&
for the <DS:FU.ISU_COMPUT19>COMPUT19</> variant in schema &v2&.

System Response

Processing was canceled because the scale determination quantity for
determining the correct scales for franchise fee factor &v3& cannot be
zero. <DS:DE.KONZIGR>(-> Percentage franchise fee procedure)</>.

How to fix this error?

Enter a quantity greater than zero in the facts for the rate, the rate
category, or the installation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ405 - Quantity entered for operand &1 is zero ?

  The SAP error message AJ405 ("Quantity entered for operand &1 is zero") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or other related transactions. This error indicates that a quantity that is expected to be greater than zero has been entered as zero, which is not valid for the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Zero Quantity Entry: The most straightforward cause is that the user has entered a quantity of zero for a particular operand (e.g., a cost element, internal order, or activity type) where a positive quantity is required.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered zero instead of the intended quantity.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce certain rules regarding quantity entries, leading to this error when those rules are violated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input fields in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure