How To Fix 12863 - Assigned sort rule (&1) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 863

• Message text: Assigned sort rule (&1) does not exist

What causes this issue?

In respect of the sort rule, the system could not determine a class for
the internal class number. The internal class number entered is not
valid.

System Response

The system therefore removed the assigned sort rule from table T685H.

How to fix this error?

If you require a sort rule, you have to subsequently maintain it.
Maintain the strategy types for batch determination.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12863 - Assigned sort rule (&1) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "12863 Assigned sort rule (&1) does not exist" typically indicates that the system is trying to use a sort rule that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when sorting data in reports, queries, or during data processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sort Rule: The sort rule specified (indicated by &1) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sort rule may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the sort rule was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may not have been activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sort rule.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sort Rule Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (Sort Rules) to check if the sort rule exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Sort Rule:
  
  If the sort rule is missing, you can create a new sort rule using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., SE78).
  Ensure that the sort rule is correctly defined according to your requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the sort rule was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that the sort rule was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the sort rule. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or functionality where the error occurred for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (Sort Rules), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.