How To Fix KE853 - Different sorting characteristics are not allowed

KE853 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Different sorting characteristics are not allowed

What causes this issue?

The target operating concerns must have the same sorting
characteristics.

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?

Run the program separately for operating concerns with different
sorting characteristics.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE853 - Different sorting characteristics are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message KE853 ("Different sorting characteristics are not allowed") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves cost center accounting, internal orders, or profitability analysis. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the sorting characteristics of the data you are trying to process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The data being processed has different sorting characteristics (e.g., different characteristics for cost elements, cost centers, or internal orders) that cannot be combined in a single report or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the controlling area or the characteristics defined for the report or transaction may not align with the data being processed.
  Data Selection: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may include multiple characteristics that are not compatible with each other.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE853 error, you can take