How To Fix KX417 - No aggregation flag = 'X' --> Aggregation, reference field = ' '

KX417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 417

• Message text: No aggregation flag = 'X' --> Aggregation, reference field = ' '

What causes this issue?

As the non-aggregation indicator has to be set by the system, the
information about the reference field and temporal and non-temporal
aggregation which you entered was deleted.
The system decides whether the non-aggregation indicator has to be set,
because of the formulas used in the formula definition. As soon as it is
set, the key figure in the results row must be recalculated for each
drill down level (side) in the report. This is due to the formula.
Therefore information for the aggregation about temporal or non-temporal
characteristics is superfluous.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX417 - No aggregation flag = 'X' --> Aggregation, reference field = ' ' ?

  The SAP error message KX417 indicates an issue related to the aggregation settings in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders. Specifically, it suggests that there is a problem with the aggregation flag being set to 'X' (which typically means that aggregation is required), but the reference field is not properly defined or is empty.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Field: The error often arises when the system expects a reference field to be defined for aggregation, but it is either missing or not properly configured.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area, cost elements, or the specific settings for the cost center or internal order.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the relevant master data or transaction data can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the controlling area and ensure that the aggregation settings are correctly defined.
  Verify the settings for