How To Fix CPCL293 - The summarization type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPCL - Service Layer for Plans, Sequences, Operations, and Subober.

• Message number: 293

• Message text: The summarization type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPCL293 - The summarization type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CPCL293, which states "The summarization type & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system is trying to access a summarization type that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Summarization Type: The summarization type specified in the configuration or during the execution of a report does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The summarization type may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the summarization type name when it is being called in a report or transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the summarization type was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system where the error is occurring.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where summarization types are defined.
  Ensure that the summarization type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the summarization type in the report or transaction where the error occurs. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Summarization Type:
  
  If the summarization type does not exist, you may need to create it. This typically involves defining the summarization logic and ensuring it meets the business requirements.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the summarization type was recently created or modified in a development environment, ensure that the transport request has been successfully moved to the quality or production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to summarization types in the specific module you are working with (e.g., CO-PA).
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SE80 for development objects to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify summarization types in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CPCL293 error and implement a solution.