How To Fix FR871 - Dataset has the incorrect dataset indicator &

FR871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Dataset has the incorrect dataset indicator &

What causes this issue?

The available dataset was sorted by another criterion as to how
the now running program would include the new data. You probably used
the incorrect dataset.

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?

Use the correct dataset.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FR871 - Details

• The SAP error message FR871, which states "Dataset has the incorrect dataset indicator &," typically occurs in the context of data processing or data extraction in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with datasets that are expected to have specific indicators or formats.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Incorrect Dataset Indicator: The dataset being processed does not have the expected indicator. This could happen if the dataset was modified or if the wrong dataset is being referenced.
  Data Format Issues: The dataset may not conform to the expected format or structure required by the SAP application.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the dataset being processed.
  Corrupted Dataset: The dataset might be corrupted or incomplete, leading to the inability of the system to recognize it properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FR871 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dataset Indicator: Verify that