How To Fix KX416 - Flag for 'no aggregation required' must be set due to formulas


KX416 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

  • Message number: 416

  • Message text: Flag for 'no aggregation required' must be set due to formulas

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  • What causes this issue?

    The non-aggregation indicator was set to value 'X' by the system.
    How the indicator is to be set, comes from the operators used
    by the formula definition.
    The indicator decides whether the value of the key figure in the results
    row should be calculated for each drill down level (side) on account of
    the formula, or whether the key figure can be calculated from the
    underlying line items. You can find further information by using the F1
    help for the field.

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


KX416 - Details

  • The SAP error message KX416, which states "Flag for 'no aggregation required' must be set due to formulas," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the settings of a formula and the aggregation behavior of the data being processed.
    
    Cause: The error arises when a formula is defined in a way that requires the system to treat the data in a non-aggregated manner, but the system is trying to aggregate the data. This can happen in various scenarios, such as: Formula Configuration: The formula defined in the cost center or internal order is set up to perform calculations that cannot be aggregated (e.g., averaging, specific allocations). Data Settings: The settings for the cost center or internal order may be configured to aggregate data, which conflicts with the requirements of the formula. Inconsistent Data Types: The

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