How To Fix MA648 - Product group/material is not allowed as an aggregation level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 648

• Message text: Product group/material is not allowed as an aggregation level

What causes this issue?

You have selected Product group/material as aggregation level. Product
group/material can only be processed in connection with a plant and is,
therefore, not allowed.

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?

Select another aggregation level.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA648 - Product group/material is not allowed as an aggregation level ?

  The SAP error message MA648 ("Product group/material is not allowed as an aggregation level") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Sales and Operations Planning (SOP) modules when you are trying to perform a planning or reporting operation that involves aggregation levels that do not support the specified product group or material.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Aggregation Level: The product group or material you are trying to use is not defined as a valid aggregation level in the planning configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the planning area or the aggregation level may not include the product group or material you are trying to use.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the product group/material as valid for aggregation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Aggregation Levels:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning area or aggregation level in SAP.
  Ensure that the product group or material you are trying to use is included in the defined aggregation levels.
  
  
  
  Modify Planning Area:
  
  If the product group/material is not included, you may need to modify the planning area to include it. This can involve adjusting the settings in the planning configuration to allow for the desired product group/material.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the product group/material to ensure it is correctly set up and does not have any inconsistencies that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., SOP, MM) for additional guidance on configuring aggregation levels.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business operations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SOP1, SOP2, or SOP3 to access planning areas and aggregation levels.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MA648 error and implement a solution to resolve it.