How To Fix MA898 - Please compare the aggregation level with the characteristic assignment

MA898 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 898

• Message text: Please compare the aggregation level with the characteristic assignment

What causes this issue?

The aggregation level should correspond to the the lowest level of the
CO-PA <-> LIS characteristic assignment.

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.

MA898 - Details

• The SAP error message MA898, which states "Please compare the aggregation level with the characteristic assignment," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules, particularly when dealing with planning and reporting functions.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch between the aggregation level defined in the planning or reporting function and the characteristics assigned to that aggregation level. Specifically, it can occur in scenarios such as:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The aggregation level may not be properly configured to include the necessary characteristics that are being used in the planning or reporting process.
  Missing Characteristics: Some characteristics that are required for the aggregation level may not be assigned, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MA898 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Aggregation Level Configuration:
  
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