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Message type: E = Error
Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query
Message number: 473
Message text: Check your subtotal and form feed specifications
You tried to create statistics with sub-totals or to define a page
break for a sort field, but did not take one of the following three
conditions into consideration.
First, sub-totals and page breaks can only be created for fields used
for sorting.
Secondly, sub-totals/page breaks can only be created for fields if
sorting was also defined for the previous fields in the statistics and
if sorting is defined in increasing order.
Thirdly, no fields whose sort number is smaller than the sort number of
this field may follow after a field for which you want a sub-total or a
page break.
For example, if you want to create sub-totals or a page break for the
third field (sequence number 3), you must sort according to this field
and the two previous fields. Since the sorting sequence still has to be
in increasing order, the first field must have sort number 1, the
second field sort number 2 and the third field sort number 3.
In the following example, you cannot create sub-totals or output page
breaks. The first field of the statistics (sequence number 1) has sort
number 2 and one of the following fields has sort number 1. A
sub-total/page break cannot be output for any of the fields, not even
for the first field.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Correct your specifications to satisfy the conditions.
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AQ473
- Check your subtotal and form feed specifications ?The SAP error message AQ473, which states "Check your subtotal and form feed specifications," typically occurs in the context of report generation or data output in SAP, particularly when using the SAP List Viewer (ALV) or similar reporting tools. This error indicates that there is an issue with how subtotals or form feeds are defined in the report layout or output settings.
Causes:
- Incorrect Subtotal Configuration: The subtotal settings may not be properly defined in the report. This could be due to missing or incorrect field specifications for subtotals.
- Form Feed Issues: The form feed settings, which control how data is paginated or printed, may be incorrectly configured or incompatible with the report layout.
- Data Structure Changes: If there have been changes to the underlying data structure (e.g., changes in the database fields or data types), it may lead to inconsistencies in how subtotals are calculated or displayed.
- Report Layout Issues: The layout of the report may not support the specified subtotal or form feed settings, leading to conflicts.
Solutions:
- Review Subtotal Settings: Check the subtotal configuration in the report. Ensure that the fields specified for subtotals are correctly defined and that the logic for calculating subtotals is appropriate.
- Check Form Feed Configuration: Verify the form feed settings in the report. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that they align with the report's layout requirements.
- Adjust Report Layout: If the report layout is causing the issue, consider modifying it to better accommodate the subtotal and form feed specifications. This may involve adjusting the layout design or the fields included in the report.
- Test with Sample Data: Run the report with a smaller set of sample data to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is data-related or configuration-related.
- Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring subtotals and form feeds in reports. This can provide insights into best practices and common pitfalls.
- Seek Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance.
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