How To Fix M!057 - The summarization indicator has been set for field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M! -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: The summarization indicator has been set for field &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M!057 - The summarization indicator has been set for field &1 ?

  The SAP error message M!057, which states "The summarization indicator has been set for field &1," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when there is an attempt to perform an operation that is not compatible with the summarization settings of a particular field.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a field that has been marked for summarization is being used in a context where detailed data is required. Summarization indicators are used in SAP to aggregate data for reporting or analysis purposes, and when a field is set to be summarized, it cannot be used in certain operations that require detailed records.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Settings: Identify the field indicated by &1 in the error message. You can do this by checking the configuration settings for the relevant material or inventory management area.
  
  
  Review Summarization Indicator: Determine if the summarization indicator for the field is necessary. If detailed data is required for your operation, you may need to change the summarization settings for that field.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If you have the necessary authorization, you can adjust the configuration in the relevant customizing settings (transaction codes like SPRO) to change the summarization indicator for the field in question.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., MM - Material Management) to understand the implications of changing summarization settings.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unsure about making changes or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), or SPRO (Customizing) to navigate through the settings.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the changes do not adversely affect other processes or reports.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the M!057 error and continue with your operations in SAP.