How To Fix /PLMI/RCA_CALC086 - Calculate Quantity checkbox is not set for output stream (stage &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RCA_CALC -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Calculate Quantity checkbox is not set for output stream (stage &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_CALC086 - Calculate Quantity checkbox is not set for output stream (stage &1) ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_CALC086 indicates that the "Calculate Quantity" checkbox is not set for a specific output stream in the context of the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module, particularly in the RCA (Root Cause Analysis) functionality. This error typically arises when trying to perform calculations or analyses that require the quantity to be defined, but the system is unable to proceed because the necessary configuration is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The output stream in question has not been configured to allow quantity calculations. This could be due to a missing setting in the output stream configuration.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked setting the "Calculate Quantity" checkbox when defining the output stream.
  System Customization: If the system has been customized, there may be changes that affect how output streams are handled, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Stream Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the output stream in question.
  Ensure that the