How To Fix AQ481 - Field '&1' totaled for each control level '&2'

AQ481 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Field '&1' totaled for each control level '&2'

What causes this issue?

The field mentioned in the warning is firstly a sort criterion and
secondly a field used to calculate totals. You attempted to calculate
an intermediate total on the control level formed by the field. This
only makes sense in exceptional cases.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ481 - Field '&1' totaled for each control level '&2' ?

  The SAP error message AQ481, which states "Field '&1' totaled for each control level '&2'," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or other controlling objects. This message indicates that a specific field (represented by '&1') is being totaled at a certain control level (represented by '&2'), which may not be appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Control Level Misconfiguration: The control level defined for the field may not align with the data being processed. For example, if you are trying to post data that requires a different level of aggregation than what is configured, this error can occur.
  Field Settings: The field in question may be set to be totaled at a specific level, and the current transaction or operation does not meet that requirement.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data