How To Fix KN404 - Active summarization levels being filled with data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Active summarization levels being filled with data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN404 - Active summarization levels being filled with data ?

  The SAP error message KN404 indicates that the active summarization levels for customer master data are being filled with data. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to update or change customer master data, and the system is unable to process the summarization levels due to certain conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the customer master data that prevent the summarization levels from being updated correctly.
  Locked Records: The records may be locked by another process or user, preventing the update of summarization levels.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the summarization levels in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to update the summarization levels.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables for inconsistencies. Ensure that all required fields are filled correctly.
  Unlock Records: If records are locked, identify the user or process that