How To Fix CE402 - Enter a multiplier for divisor "&"

CE402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Enter a multiplier for divisor "&"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE402 - Enter a multiplier for divisor "&" ?

  The SAP error message CE402, which states "Enter a multiplier for divisor '&'", typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when a user is trying to enter a calculation involving a divisor without providing a corresponding multiplier. This error is often seen in the context of planning or budgeting transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Multiplier: The error indicates that a divisor has been entered, but the system requires a multiplier to complete the calculation. This is common in scenarios where you are trying to allocate costs or perform calculations that require both a divisor and a multiplier.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the cost center or internal order settings that does not allow for the proper entry of multipliers and divisors.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped entering a multiplier or entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Multiplier: Check the input fields and ensure