How To Fix AO738 - Line items for combined costs are displayed, if there are any

AO738 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Line items for combined costs are displayed, if there are any

What causes this issue?

You positioned the cursor in the column for overhead costs and
requested a line item display.

System Response

For appropriation request variants, the system only writes line items
for investment costs, combined costs and revenue. Therefore, it is not
possible to display line items for overhead costs. The system
automatically displays the line items for the corresponding combined
costs, if you position the cursor in the overhead costs column.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO738 - Line items for combined costs are displayed, if there are any ?

  The SAP error message AO738 indicates that line items for combined costs are displayed, if there are any. This message typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or projects where costs are combined or aggregated.
  
  Cause:
  The error message AO738 is not necessarily an error in the traditional sense but rather an informational message. It indicates that the system is showing line items for combined costs, which may occur due to:
  
  Aggregation of Costs: Costs from different sources (like internal orders, cost centers, etc.) are being combined for reporting or analysis.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the controlling area or the specific report may be configured to display combined costs.
  Data Entry: There may be multiple line items that have been entered for a particular cost object, leading to the display of combined costs.
  
  
  Solution:
  To address the AO738 message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check