How To Fix FMPP028 - Initial value (zero or blank) not allowed for &1

FMPP028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMPP - Planning processor

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Initial value (zero or blank) not allowed for &1

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FMPP028 - Details

• The SAP error message FMPP028 ("Initial value (zero or blank) not allowed for &1") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or master data entries where a certain field is expected to have a valid, non-zero value. This error is often related to fields that require mandatory input, such as amounts, quantities, or other critical financial data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mandatory Field Requirement: The field indicated by &1 is mandatory and cannot be left blank or set to zero. This is common in financial postings, where certain values must be provided to ensure data integrity.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may require specific fields to be filled out based on business rules or settings in the financial module.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently left a field blank or entered a zero value when a valid entry is required.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Field: Identify the field indicated by &1 in the error message. Ensure that