How To Fix 01885 - The critical combination &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 885

• Message text: The critical combination &1 is empty

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

This combination has been excuded from additional processing.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01885 - The critical combination &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message "01885 The critical combination &1 is empty" typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning and forecasting modules, particularly when working with planning books or data views in SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) or similar applications. This error indicates that a specific combination of characteristics (like product, location, or time) that is expected to have data is actually empty.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the combination of characteristics specified in the planning book or data view does not have any associated data in the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning book or data view may be incorrectly configured, leading to the expectation of data that does not exist.
  Data Deletion: Data may have been deleted or not yet uploaded for the specified combination.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve data may be too restrictive, resulting in no data being found.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that the data for the specified combination exists in the database. You can do this by running queries or reports that check for the existence of data for the relevant characteristics.
  Review Planning Book Configuration: Ensure that the planning book or data view is correctly configured to include the necessary characteristics and that the data sources are correctly set up.
  Data Upload: If the data is missing, ensure that the relevant data has been uploaded or transferred into the system. This may involve running data extraction or loading processes.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If the selection criteria are too restrictive, consider broadening them to include more data or check if the filters applied are correct.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the planning book or application you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning books) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for checking data) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth analysis and assistance.