How To Fix FKKBW116 - Customizing: Field &2-&3 cannot be used as source for the sorted list

FKKBW116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKBW - Messages for BW Extraction

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Customizing: Field &2-&3 cannot be used as source for the sorted list

What causes this issue?

The system setting for the target field $1$ is incorrect. The source
field $2$-$3$ cannot be used for the sorted list.

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?

Select only numerical categories for the sorted list.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FKKBW116 - Details

• The SAP error message FKKBW116 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a field in the sorted list of a report or transaction. Specifically, the message states that the field specified (denoted by &2 and &3) cannot be used as a source for the sorted list. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules where sorted lists are generated based on certain fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Configuration: The field you are trying to use for sorting may not be configured correctly in the system. It could be that the field is not defined as sortable in the relevant customizing settings.
  Data Type Issues: The data type of the field may not support sorting. For example, certain fields may be of a type that does not allow for sorting operations.
  Field Status Group: The field may be part of a field status group that restricts its use in certain