How To Fix KE789 - Aspect contains fields with aggregation <> SUM

KE789 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 789

• Message text: Aspect contains fields with aggregation <> SUM

What causes this issue?

The aspect you specified contains fields with aggregation <> SUM.

System Response

You cannot create summarization levels for this aspect. Consequently,
the function abended.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE789 - Aspect contains fields with aggregation <> SUM ?

  The SAP error message KE789 indicates that there is an issue with the aggregation method used in a report or query related to the Controlling (CO) module, specifically in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). The error occurs when the system encounters fields in the report that are not aggregated using the SUM function, which is required for certain types of data processing in CO-PA.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Field Configuration: The fields included in the report or query are not set up to be aggregated correctly. For example, if you have fields that should be summed but are configured to use a different aggregation method (like average, count, etc.), this error will occur.
  Data Model Issues: The data model or the characteristics used in the report may not be compatible with the expected aggregation method.
  Custom Reports: If you are using a custom report or