How To Fix VQ236 - The step counter is empty for the discrete check against prod. allocation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 236

• Message text: The step counter is empty for the discrete check against prod. allocation

What causes this issue?

The cumulative check against product allocations is set for product
allocation procedure &V1&.
Only one product allocation step is possible for this check method. The
step counter must be left empty (or at 0).

System Response

The step counter is deleted.

How to fix this error?

If several check steps are to be carried out for product allocation,
you need to set the cumulative check.
You set the type of check when you maintain the procedure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ236 - The step counter is empty for the discrete check against prod. allocation ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VQ236 - The step counter is empty for the discrete check against production allocation
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the availability check or production allocation process in SAP when the system tries to perform a discrete check against production allocation, but the step counter (which tracks the progress or steps in the production allocation check) is found to be empty or not initialized.
  In other words, the system expects a step counter value to proceed with the discrete check, but it is missing or zero, causing the check to fail.
  This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration of the production allocation check.
  Missing or incorrect entries in the production allocation setup.
  Custom enhancements or user exits that interfere with the step counter initialization.
  Data inconsistencies or missing master data related to production allocation.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Production Allocation Configuration:
  
  Verify the settings