How To Fix A5073 - Position &1/&2/&3 does not exist in summarization version &4.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: A5 - Summarization in Investment Management

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Position &1/&2/&3 does not exist in summarization version &4.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message A5073 - Position &1/&2/&3 does not exist in summarization version &4. ?

  The SAP error message A5073 indicates that a specific position (identified by the parameters &1, &2, &3) does not exist in the specified summarization version (&4). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's data summarization processes, often related to reporting or data extraction.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Position: The position you are trying to access or summarize does not exist in the specified summarization version. This could be due to:
  
  The position was never created.
  The position was deleted or archived.
  There is a mismatch in the summarization version being used.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The summarization version may not be correctly configured to include the position you are trying to access.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect mappings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Position Existence: Check if the position (identified by &1, &2, &3) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report where positions are maintained.
  
  
  Check Summarization Version: Ensure that the summarization version (&4) is correctly set up to include the position you are trying to access. You may need to review the configuration settings for the summarization version.
  
  
  Data Maintenance: If the position does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted. If it should exist but does not, investigate any data maintenance processes that may have affected it.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP Controlling, SAP Financials) for more detailed guidance on summarization versions and positions.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the position and summarization version.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may use specific transaction codes to check positions and summarization versions (e.g., SE11 for data dictionary, SE16 for table display).
  Tables: Familiarize yourself with relevant tables that store position and summarization version data, such as those related to organizational structures or reporting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error A5073 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message A5073 in your SAP system.