How To Fix MA477 - Not an aggregated copy, but copy at detail level

MA477 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 477

• Message text: Not an aggregated copy, but copy at detail level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA477 - Not an aggregated copy, but copy at detail level ?

  The SAP error message MA477 ("Not an aggregated copy, but copy at detail level") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when you are trying to create a report or perform an operation that requires aggregated data, but the system is set to provide detailed data instead.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to copy or transfer data that is expected to be aggregated (summarized) but the system is configured to handle it at a detailed level.
  The settings in the report or transaction you are using do not match the expected data level (aggregated vs. detailed).
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration of the data source or the report settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MA477 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Report Settings: Ensure that the report or transaction you are using is set to display or process data at the correct level (aggregated vs.