How To Fix /INCMD/MSG267 - Preceding and succeeding member type combination is not correct for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Preceding and succeeding member type combination is not correct for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG267 - Preceding and succeeding member type combination is not correct for &1 ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG267 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of member types in a specific context, likely related to the use of a data model or a specific application within SAP. This error typically arises when the preceding and succeeding member types do not match the expected configuration or hierarchy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Member Type Combination: The error suggests that the member types defined in your data model or configuration do not align correctly. For example, if you are trying to link or reference members that are not compatible (e.g., trying to link a product to a customer in a way that is not defined in the model).
  Data Model Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model where the relationships between different member types are not properly defined.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the members are part of a hierarchy, the structure may not be correctly set up, leading