How To Fix FCO_COPA164 - Characteristic "&1" activated for summarization in company code "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Characteristic "&1" activated for summarization in company code "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA164 - Characteristic "&1" activated for summarization in company code "&2" ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA164 indicates that a characteristic in the Controlling Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module has been activated for summarization in a specific company code. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to perform an operation that is not compatible with the summarization settings of the characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Summarization Activation: The characteristic mentioned in the error message has been set up for summarization in the specified company code. This means that detailed data for this characteristic is not available for reporting or analysis, as it has been summarized.
  Incompatible Operations: The operation you are trying to perform (such as reporting, analysis, or data extraction) requires detailed data for the characteristic, but since it is summarized, the system cannot retrieve the necessary information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Summarization Settings: Review the summarization settings for the characteristic in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Account-Based CO-PA or Costing-Based CO-PA (depending on your setup).
  Check the settings for the characteristic and see if it is indeed activated for summarization.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Summarization: If detailed data is required for your operations, consider deactivating the summarization for that characteristic. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may have implications for performance and data storage.
  
  To deactivate summarization, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in the same area where you checked the summarization settings.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Characteristics: If deactivating summarization is not feasible, consider using alternative characteristics that are not summarized and can provide the necessary detail for your reporting or analysis needs.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration and the implications of changing summarization settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (for CO-PA reports) and KE24 (for CO-PA line item display) to understand how summarization affects reporting.
  Performance Considerations: Keep in mind that summarization is often used to improve performance and reduce data volume. Deactivating it may lead to increased data processing times and larger database sizes.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  If you continue to face issues or if the problem is complex, it may be beneficial to engage with an SAP consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.