How To Fix KU328 - Summarization class & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 328

• Message text: Summarization class & & does not exist

What causes this issue?

A system error occurred.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU328 - Summarization class & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KU328, which states "Summarization class & & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when dealing with summarization classes in the context of cost element accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a summarization class that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Summarization Class: The summarization class that is being referenced in the configuration or transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to cost elements, internal orders, or other controlling objects that reference summarization classes.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly upgraded or if changes were transported from another system, the summarization class may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Controlling -> Cost Element Accounting -> Master Data -> Summarization Classes).
  Verify if the summarization class in question exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Summarization Class:
  
  If the summarization class is missing, you can create it by following the steps in the configuration menu.
  Ensure that you define the summarization class correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Related Objects:
  
  Check if any cost elements, internal orders, or other objects are incorrectly configured to use a non-existent summarization class.
  Update these objects to reference the correct summarization class.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including the summarization class, were included.
  If not, you may need to transport the missing objects or create them manually in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on summarization classes and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  KAH1 (to create a summarization class)
  KAH2 (to change a summarization class)
  KAH3 (to display a summarization class)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify summarization classes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KU328 error and ensure that your summarization classes are correctly configured in SAP.