Message type: E = Error
Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning
Message number: 305
Message text: If you select by profit centers, controlling areas cannot be summarized
You have summarized the data across controlling areas but not across
profit centers.
If you want to summarize controlling areas, you also need to summarize
profit centers.
Choose the function "Summarize" for either
controlling areas and profit centers or
only for profit centers or
neither of the two characteristics
on the "Processing Rules" screen.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
KG305
- If you select by profit centers, controlling areas cannot be summarized ?The SAP error message KG305, which states "If you select by profit centers, controlling areas cannot be summarized," typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Profit Center Accounting (PCA).
Cause: This error arises when you attempt to run a report or transaction that aggregates data across multiple controlling areas while also filtering or selecting data by profit centers. In SAP, profit centers are linked to specific controlling areas, and each controlling area can have its own set of profit centers. Therefore, summarizing data across different controlling areas while also selecting by profit centers is not allowed, as it can lead to inconsistencies in the data.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Your Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using in your report or transaction. Ensure that you are not trying to summarize data across multiple controlling
Get instant SAP help. Sign up for our Free Essentials Plan.
KG304
You may not leave more than one period blank
What causes this issue? The valid periods for plan and reference data must correspond.System Response The system issues an error message and will no...
KG303
Choose time interval of same length for planning, actual and ref. data
What causes this issue? The time frame for the actual/planning data is not the same length as the time frame for the reference data.How to fix this e...
KG306
Position cursor on a message line
What causes this issue? The function "Long text" displays the long text for error messages. The cursor must be positioned on the error mess...
KG307
Choose at least one value field
What causes this issue? You have not chosen any value fields.System Response As no records were not posted, the system issues an error message.How t...
Click on this link to search all SAP messages.