How To Fix M2226 - Use version that begins with '&('

M2226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Use version that begins with '&('

What causes this issue?

The versions used to set up the statistics must begin with '##',
since the other versions are reserved for planning.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2226 - Use version that begins with '&(' ?

  The SAP error message M2226, which states "Use version that begins with '&'", typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or related modules when there is an issue with the versioning of a document or data object. This error often indicates that the system is expecting a specific version format that starts with a certain character or string, which is not being met by the current input.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Version Format: The version you are trying to use does not conform to the expected format. The system is likely configured to recognize versions that start with a specific character (e.g., '&').
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the version number.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the versioning as intended.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they may not be handling versioning correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Version Format: