How To Fix OD697 - No aggregation allowed for multiple materials. Aggregation Flag cleared!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 697

• Message text: No aggregation allowed for multiple materials. Aggregation Flag cleared!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD697 - No aggregation allowed for multiple materials. Aggregation Flag cleared! ?

  The SAP error message OD697 "No aggregation allowed for multiple materials. Aggregation Flag cleared!" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with planning and aggregation of materials in a planning book or during the execution of a planning run.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to aggregate data for multiple materials in a planning book where the aggregation flag is not set or is cleared. The aggregation flag indicates whether the system should aggregate data for multiple materials into a single planning view. If the flag is cleared, the system will not allow aggregation, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Aggregation Flag:
  
  Go to the planning book settings in SAP APO.
  Verify if the aggregation flag is set for the relevant planning book and data view. If it is not set, you may need to enable it.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Book Settings:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, navigate to the planning book configuration and ensure that the aggregation settings are correctly configured to allow for multiple materials.
  You may need to consult with your SAP APO administrator or a functional consultant to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Review Material Selection:
  
  Ensure that the selection of materials you are trying to aggregate is appropriate. If you are trying to aggregate materials that are not meant to be aggregated together, consider selecting a single material or a compatible set of materials.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements in the APO system, check if any custom logic is affecting the aggregation settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP APO you are using. There may be specific guidelines or known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the aggregation works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same error and can provide insights or solutions.
  Training and Documentation: If you are new to SAP APO, consider reviewing training materials or documentation that cover planning book configuration and aggregation settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.