How To Fix CY555 - Sort key "&" not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Sort key "&" not found

What causes this issue?

Sort key & was not found

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?

Check your settings in Customizing.
Check layout ID:<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLPKOPDJ>Execute Customizing</>.
Check sort key:<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLPKCY40>
Execute Customizing</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY555 - Sort key "&" not found ?

  The SAP error message CY555 indicates that a sort key specified in your configuration or transaction is not found in the system. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or material management (MM) modules, where sort keys are used to determine the order of processing or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sort Key: The sort key specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sort key may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typographical error in the sort key entry.
  Transport Issues: If the sort key was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sort Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where sort keys are defined.
  Verify if the sort key exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Sort Key:
  
  If the sort key does not exist, you may need to create it. This can usually be done in the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., CO, MM).
  If the sort key exists but is not configured correctly, modify it as needed.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entry of the sort key in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the sort key was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the sort key in question, as different modules may have different requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may use different transaction codes to check or configure sort keys (e.g., OKEQ for CO).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify sort key configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CY555 error and implement a solution.