M8762 - FI summarization not active for reference transaction MKPF & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 762

• Message text: FI summarization not active for reference transaction MKPF & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8762 - FI summarization not active for reference transaction MKPF & & & ?

  The SAP error message M8762 indicates that the Financial Accounting (FI) summarization is not active for the reference transaction MKPF (Material Document Header). This error typically arises when there is an attempt to perform a summarization process for material documents, but the necessary configuration for summarization is not set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Summarization: The summarization for the specific transaction type (in this case, related to material documents) is not activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the Financial Accounting module related to the summarization of material documents.
  Transaction Type Not Supported: The transaction type being processed may not be supported for summarization.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error M8762, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Summarization Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Periodic Processing > Summarization.
  Ensure that the summarization for the relevant transaction type is activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Summarization:
  
  If summarization is not active, you may need to activate it. This usually involves setting up the necessary parameters and ensuring that the relevant transaction types are included in the summarization process.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Types:
  
  Check if the transaction type you are trying to summarize is supported. If it is not, you may need to adjust your process or use a different transaction type that is supported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to summarization in FI to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the summarization process works without generating the error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and activating summarization, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SE37 for function modules related to summarization.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Financial Accounting and summarization processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8762 error and successfully activate the summarization for the relevant transactions.