How To Fix KE720 - Summarization levels not allowed for aspect &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Summarization levels not allowed for aspect &

What causes this issue?

Aspect &V1& contains fields (e.g. basic key figures) whose time-based
aggregation is not 'SUM' and whose reference field is not '&PERI'.

System Response

Summarization levels are not supported for this type of aspect.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE720 - Summarization levels not allowed for aspect & ?

  The SAP error message KE720, which states "Summarization levels not allowed for aspect &," typically occurs in the context of CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) when there is an issue with the configuration of summarization levels for a specific aspect in your profitability analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The summarization levels for the specified aspect may not be correctly configured in the system. This can happen if the aspect is not set up to allow summarization or if the summarization levels are not defined properly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to reject the summarization levels for the specified aspect.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the summarization levels for the aspect in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the CO-PA configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for defining the characteristics and summarization levels.
  Ensure that the summarization levels for the aspect in question are correctly defined and allowed.
  
  
  
  Review Aspect Settings:
  
  Verify the settings for the specific aspect that is causing the error. Make sure that it is configured to allow summarization.
  Check if the aspect is active and properly linked to the relevant characteristics.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on your CO-PA data to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction code KE4S to check for any inconsistencies in the CO-PA data.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the summarization levels for the aspect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to CO-PA and summarization levels for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE4S (for CO-PA data consistency checks) and SPRO (for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to KE720 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on CO-PA configuration to better understand how summarization levels work and how to configure them correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE720 error and implement a solution to resolve it.