How To Fix /INCMD/MSG193 - Component in product combination cannot be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Component in product combination cannot be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG193 - Component in product combination cannot be initial ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG193 indicates that there is an issue with the component in a product combination being initialized. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where product combinations are used for planning and forecasting.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /INCMD/MSG193 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Component Data: The component that is part of the product combination may not be defined or may be missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The product combination may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to issues when trying to initialize it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the product combination.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or initialize the component in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Component Definition: Verify that the component in the product combination