How To Fix ERP_CO_OLC_E006 - For OAA, summarization on 'Object number' is forbidden (profile &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ERP_CO_OLC_E - Messages for Operative Level Costing

• Message number: 006

• Message text: For OAA, summarization on 'Object number' is forbidden (profile &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ERP_CO_OLC_E006 - For OAA, summarization on 'Object number' is forbidden (profile &1) ?

  The SAP error message ERP_CO_OLC_E006 typically occurs in the context of the Order and Activity Accounting (OAA) module when there is an attempt to summarize data for an object number that is not allowed based on the configuration settings in the system. This error indicates that summarization for the specified object number is forbidden according to the profile settings.
  Cause:
  
  Profile Configuration: The error is primarily caused by the configuration of the summarization profile. The profile associated with the object number does not permit summarization for that specific object.
  Object Number Restrictions: Certain object numbers may have restrictions based on business rules or system settings that prevent them from being summarized.
  Data Integrity: The system may be enforcing data integrity rules that prevent summarization to ensure that detailed data is preserved for reporting or analysis.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Summarization Profile:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the summarization profiles in the SAP system.
  Verify the settings for the profile indicated in the error message (&1). Ensure that the profile allows summarization for the object number in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Profile Settings:
  
  If necessary, modify the profile settings to allow summarization for the specific object number. This may involve changing the configuration to include the object number in the allowed list.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to Order and Activity Accounting and summarization profiles to understand the implications of changing these settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on your specific system setup and requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OKB9 (for managing summarization profiles) or KOB1 (for displaying line items) to investigate further.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the summarization profiles.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the summarization works as expected and does not affect other processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ERP_CO_OLC_E006 error and successfully manage summarization for the specified object number in your SAP system.