How To Fix F4646 - Totalling by text (SGTXT) is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 646

• Message text: Totalling by text (SGTXT) is not defined

What causes this issue?

For technical reasons, the field SGTXT was removed from the list of the
fields which is used to set up totals variants.

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?

You can set up subtotals in accordance with the contents of the text
field by positioning the cursor on the line item list and selecting the
function <LS>Summarize</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4646 - Totalling by text (SGTXT) is not defined ?

  The SAP error message F4646, which states "Totalling by text (SGTXT) is not defined," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when working with certain financial documents in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to perform a totalization based on a text field (SGTXT), but there is no definition or configuration for how to handle that text field in the context of the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the system is not configured to handle totalization by the specified text field. This could be due to missing settings in the financial reporting configuration.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being processed may not support totalization by text.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for financial reporting in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for financial accounting and check if the totalization by text (SGTXT) is defined for the specific report or document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the necessary settings are in place to allow for totalization by text.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Verify that the document type you are using supports totalization by text. If not, consider using a different document type or modifying the existing one.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the data being processed for any inconsistencies or missing entries. Ensure that the text fields are populated correctly and that there are no blank entries that could cause the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to financial reporting and totalization to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), etc., to navigate through the configuration and reporting settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error F4646, as there may be patches or updates that address this specific issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.