How To Fix PM283 - More than one summarization level is maintained for grouping &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 283

• Message text: More than one summarization level is maintained for grouping &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM283 - More than one summarization level is maintained for grouping &1 ?

  The SAP error message PM283 indicates that there is an issue with the summarization levels maintained for a specific grouping in the Plant Maintenance (PM) module. This error typically arises when the system finds multiple summarization levels for a particular grouping, which can lead to ambiguity in reporting or processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  More than one summarization level is defined for the same grouping key in the system.
  The system expects a unique summarization level for the specified grouping, but it finds multiple entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PM283 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Summarization Levels:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code OPL1 for summarization levels).
  Check the summarization levels defined for the grouping key mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Look for duplicate entries for the summarization level associated with the grouping key.
  If you find multiple entries, determine which one is correct or needed for your reporting or processing.
  
  
  
  Delete or Adjust