How To Fix KG861 - The record type must be the same

KG861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 861

• Message text: The record type must be the same

MESS TEXT: The record types must be the same

What causes this issue?

You have entered a multiple selection for the <LS>Record Type</> field.
However, you have not selected the indicator <LS>Cumulate Record Type
</>.
In this case, the record type for the actual data must be the same as
the record type for the reference data.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG861 - The record type must be the same ?

  The SAP error message KG861 ("The record type must be the same") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the record types being processed in a transaction, which can happen during data entry or when trying to post transactions that involve different types of records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Record Types: The error usually arises when you are trying to post or process records that are expected to be of the same type but are not. For example, if you are trying to post costs to a cost center and an internal order, and the system expects both to be of the same record type, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the way the cost elements are set up.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may