How To Fix M2165 - Start of initial screen generation for proportional factors maintenance

M2165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Start of initial screen generation for proportional factors maintenance

What causes this issue?

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System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2165 - Start of initial screen generation for proportional factors maintenance ?

  The SAP error message M2165, which states "Start of initial screen generation for proportional factors maintenance," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when there is an issue related to the maintenance of proportional factors for materials or production processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The error may arise due to incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the system related to proportional factors.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the proportional factors maintenance screen.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to materials or production processes.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be caused by bugs in the SAP system or issues with the specific version of the software being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for proportional factors in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO). Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  User Authorizations: Verify that