How To Fix KE861 - You cannot create using methods "1" and "4"

KE861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 861

• Message text: You cannot create using methods "1" and "4"

What causes this issue?

The source operating concern &V1& is itself a summarization operating
concern, which was filled using the method "4" (from the segment level,
parallel processing). For technical reasons, you can only fill other
summarization operating concerns from this one using the method "2" or
"3".

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?

Choose either method "2" or "3" (transaction SM30, table TKEVVR1), or
fill the summarization operating concern from the primary operating
concern which you used to fill operating concern &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE861 - You cannot create using methods "1" and "4" ?

  The SAP error message KE861 ("You cannot create using methods '1' and '4'") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when trying to create or change a cost object, such as a cost center or internal order, using certain methods that are not allowed in the current configuration or context.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by attempting to use one of the following methods for creating or processing cost objects:
  
  Method 1: This method is often related to the creation of cost objects based on certain criteria or conditions that are not met.
  Method 4: This method may involve a specific type of allocation or distribution that is not permissible in the current scenario.
  
  The error indicates that the system does not allow the combination of these methods for the operation you are trying to perform. This could be due to configuration settings, restrictions in the system, or the specific context of the