How To Fix F4401 - Summation fields were not saved

F4401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Summation fields were not saved

What causes this issue?

The selected summation fields were not saved.
If you want to begin the list of line items with the summary sheet, the
totals are calculated and displayed according to the totals variant
that was previously valid.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

F4401 - Details

• The SAP error message F4401, which states "Summation fields were not saved," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document postings in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to save the summation fields (like totals or aggregates) during a financial posting.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being posted, such as missing or incorrect entries in the required fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the financial module may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with how summation fields are handled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction, which can prevent the system from saving the summation fields.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or application server, that prevent the successful saving of data.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or