How To Fix AQV473 - Check your subtotal and form feed specifications

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Check your subtotal and form feed specifications

What causes this issue?

You tried to create statistics with subtotals or to define a page feed
for a sort field, but violated one of the following three requirements:
First of all, subtotals/page feeds can only be created for a field used
for sorting.
Secondly, subtotals/page feeds can only be created for a field if
sorting was also selected for the preceding fields in the statistics
and if sorting is to be in ascending order.
Thirdly, there may not be any more fields with sorting whose sort
number is less than the sort number of this field following a field to
be used for subtotals/page feeds.
For example, if you want to create a subtotal/page feed for the third
field (sequence number 3), you must sort by this field and the two
preceding fields. Since the sorting sequence must still be ascending,
you must assign the first field sort number 1, the second field sort
number 2, and the third field sort number 3.
You may not create subtotals or output page feeds for the following
example. The first field of the statistics (sequence number 1) has sort
number 2 and one of the following fields has sort number 1. It is not
possible to output a subtotal/page feed for any of the fields, not even
for the first 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?

Correct your entries so that the specified requirements are met.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQV473 - Check your subtotal and form feed specifications ?

  The SAP error message AQV473, which states "Check your subtotal and form feed specifications," typically occurs in the context of report generation or data extraction processes where subtotals and form feeds are involved. This error can arise due to incorrect settings or configurations in the report layout or data processing logic.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Subtotal Configuration: The subtotal settings in the report may not be properly defined, leading to inconsistencies in how data is aggregated.
  Form Feed Issues: The form feed specifications may not be correctly set, which can affect how the report is formatted or printed.
  Data Structure Issues: The underlying data structure may not support the specified subtotal or form feed settings, leading to conflicts.
  Report Layout Errors: There may be issues in the report layout that prevent the proper calculation or display of subtotals.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Subtotal Settings: Check the subtotal configuration in the report. Ensure that the fields used for subtotals are correctly defined and that the aggregation logic is appropriate.
  Check Form Feed Specifications: Verify the form feed settings in the report layout. Ensure that they are correctly configured to handle the output format you are using.
  Validate Data Structure: Ensure that the data being processed supports the subtotal and form feed specifications. This may involve checking the data model or the underlying database tables.
  Adjust Report Layout: If the report layout is causing issues, consider modifying it to ensure that subtotals and form feeds are correctly implemented. This may involve using different layout tools or adjusting the design.
  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 with specific data entries or the report configuration itself.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for detailed information on report generation and layout configuration.
  SAP Community Forums: Engage with the SAP community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (like SE38 for report execution or SMARTFORMS for form layouts) that may help in troubleshooting the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.