How To Fix CY862 - No sort keys defined for grouping

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 862

• Message text: No sort keys defined for grouping

What causes this issue?

The grouping used in the <DS:GLOS.chart>chart</> does not contain a
sort/layout key.

System Response

Possible consequences are:
Charts are generated with the wrong texts.
The generation of the planning table is terminated.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:

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

Enter another grouping for the chart. To do this call up the following
transaction in Customizing for capacity leveling:
<ls>Define layout</>
<DS:TRAN.OPDJ>Execute</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLPKOPDJ>Implementation guide</>
Enter the corresponding sort/layout keys in the grouping. To do this
call up the following transaction in Customizing.
<ls>Define layout</>
<DS:TRAN.OPDJ>Execute</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLPKOPDJ>Implementation guide</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY862 - No sort keys defined for grouping ?

  The SAP error message CY862: No sort keys defined for grouping typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires sorting or grouping data, but the necessary sort keys have not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sort Keys: The primary cause of this error is that the sort keys required for the grouping of data in the report or transaction have not been defined in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the controlling area or the specific report you are trying to run.
  Data Structure Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data structure or configuration, it may lead to this error if the sort keys were not updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CY862 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Sort Keys:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant area where sort keys are defined (e.g., in the Controlling module).
  Define the necessary sort keys for the grouping you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the controlling area or the specific report is correct.
  Verify that all required settings are in place and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report or transaction you are using to ensure that you have set up everything correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance. They may have additional insights or solutions based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you navigate to the configuration settings, such as SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or updates that address the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CY862 error and successfully execute the desired report or transaction in SAP.