How To Fix AQ484 - Total at control level '&' does not make sense

AQ484 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 484

• Message text: Total at control level '&' does not make sense

What causes this issue?

You attempted to use a field for summation, but output of sub-totals
has already been defined for this control level. Sub-totals do not make
sense at this level for the field concerned because the control level
field is lower in the logical database hierarchy than the field used 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 want 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 AQ484 - Total at control level '&' does not make sense ?

  The SAP error message AQ484, which states "Total at control level '&' does not make sense," typically occurs during the execution of a report or when processing data in a way that involves control levels in a report layout or data aggregation. This error indicates that the total calculated at a specific control level is inconsistent or incorrect based on the underlying data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The data being processed may have inconsistencies, such as missing values or incorrect entries that lead to an illogical total.
  Control Level Misconfiguration: The control levels defined in the report or data processing logic may not align with the data structure, leading to incorrect aggregation.
  Incorrect Grouping: If the data is grouped incorrectly, the totals may not add up correctly at the specified control level.
  Missing Data: If there are missing records or data points that should contribute to the total, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Integrity: