How To Fix /INCMD/MSG226 - Preceding quantity factor for relation &1 cannot be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Preceding quantity factor for relation &1 cannot be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG226 - Preceding quantity factor for relation &1 cannot be initial ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG226 indicates that there is an issue with the preceding quantity factor for a relation in the context of the Integrated Network Command (INCMD) module. This error typically arises when the system expects a value for the preceding quantity factor, but it is found to be empty or uninitialized.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The preceding quantity factor for the specified relation (denoted by &1) has not been defined or is left blank.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the master data or the settings related to the specific relation in the system.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, the preceding quantity factor may have been inadvertently omitted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Relation: Identify the relation indicated by &1 in the error message. Navigate to the relevant configuration or master data where this relation