How To Fix AQ483 - Ouput of total for '&' does not make sense

AQ483 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 483

• Message text: Ouput of total for '&' does not make sense

What causes this issue?

You attempted to sum the field mentioned in the warning, but it makes
no sense to calculate a sub-total on this control level. This is
because the control level field comes from a segment which is lower in
the logical database hierarchy than the field you want to use as a
summation field.

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?

Check that the fields you have selected, the sort sequence and the
fields you intend to use for summation really make sense as a complete
definition.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ483 - Ouput of total for '&' does not make sense ?

  The SAP error message AQ483, which states "Output of total for '&' does not make sense," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data aggregation within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency or an unexpected result in the total output for a specific field or variable represented by the '&' symbol.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The underlying data may have inconsistencies, such as missing values or incorrect entries that lead to an illogical total.
  Incorrect Configuration: The report or query may be incorrectly configured, leading to an aggregation that does not make sense based on the data.
  Calculation Errors: There may be issues with the formulas or calculations used to derive the total, especially if they involve complex logic or multiple data sources.
  Missing Data: If the report is expected to aggregate data from multiple sources, missing data from one or more sources can lead to nonsensical totals.
  Data Type Mismatch: If