How To Fix 56281 - Subtotals only possible for individual statement block

56281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Subtotals only possible for individual statement block

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56281 - Details

• The SAP error message 56281 ("Subtotals only possible for individual statement block") typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming, particularly when working with internal tables and the SORT and SUM operations. This error indicates that you are trying to create subtotals in a way that is not allowed by the current structure of your code.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to use the SUBTOTAL statement in a context where it is not applicable. Specifically, this can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create subtotals across multiple statement blocks or within a loop that does not allow for subtotal calculations.
  The internal table you are working with is not properly structured or sorted before attempting to calculate subtotals.
  You are using the SUM statement incorrectly, such as trying to sum fields that are not part of the same group or block.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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