How To Fix FCO_COPA153 - Characteristic "&1" activated for summarization globally

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_COPA - SFIN message class for CO-PA relevant issues

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Characteristic "&1" activated for summarization globally

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA153 - Characteristic "&1" activated for summarization globally ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA153 indicates that a characteristic in the Controlling Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module has been activated for summarization globally, which can lead to issues when trying to perform certain operations or configurations.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  A characteristic that you are trying to use in a report or configuration has been set to be summarized at a global level.
  The system does not allow certain operations (like detailed reporting or certain types of data entry) on characteristics that are globally summarized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for CO-PA and check the characteristics that are activated for summarization.
  You can do this by navigating to the following path in the SAP menu:
  SPRO -> Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based CO-PA -> Define Characteristics
  
  Look for the characteristic mentioned in the error message and check its summarization settings.
  
  
  
  Change Summarization Settings:
  
  If the characteristic does not need to be summarized globally, you can change its settings to allow for detailed reporting.
  This may involve deactivating the summarization for that characteristic.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to CO-PA and summarization settings to understand the implications of changing these settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the desired operations can be performed without issues.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CO-PA Configuration: Understanding the configuration of CO-PA is crucial, as it involves various settings that can affect reporting and data entry.
  Summarization in CO-PA: Summarization is a method used in CO-PA to aggregate data for reporting purposes. It is important to know which characteristics should be summarized and which should retain detailed data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling summarization in CO-PA.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FCO_COPA153 error and ensure that your CO-PA configuration meets your reporting needs.