How To Fix KB411 - No sort fields have been maintained in T180S

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 411

• Message text: No sort fields have been maintained in T180S

What causes this issue?

No sort fields have been defined for this line item report.

System Response

The SAP System cannot display any sort fields.

How to fix this error?

You can confirm this information by pressing <ZH>Enter</>. You can use
the configuration function to define further sort fields.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB411 - No sort fields have been maintained in T180S ?

  The SAP error message KB411 ("No sort fields have been maintained in T180S") typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the sort fields for the account assignment in the SAP system. This error is related to the configuration of the controlling area and the associated sort fields in the T180S table, which is used for controlling (CO) settings.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Sort Fields: The sort fields for the specified controlling area have not been maintained in the T180S table.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an incorrect or incomplete configuration in the controlling area settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary entries in T180S.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KB411 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check T180S Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the T180S table.
  Check if there are entries for the controlling area you are working with. If there are no entries, you will need to maintain them.
  
  
  
  Maintain Sort Fields:
  
  Go to transaction code OKEQ (Maintain Sort Fields for CO) or use the appropriate configuration path in SPRO.
  Ensure that the sort fields for the relevant controlling area are defined correctly. You may need to add or modify entries as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the controlling area in transaction code OX19 (Define Controlling Area) to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the controlling area is properly assigned to the company code and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary objects and configurations. You may need to re-transport or manually adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  OKEQ: Maintain Sort Fields for CO
  OX19: Define Controlling Area
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T180S: Sort Fields for CO
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on controlling area configuration and sort fields.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.