How To Fix KH261 - The exceptions can only be checked in report portfolio reports (01)

KH261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 261

• Message text: The exceptions can only be checked in report portfolio reports (01)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH261 - The exceptions can only be checked in report portfolio reports (01) ?

  The SAP error message KH261, which states "The exceptions can only be checked in report portfolio reports (01)," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a report that involves exceptions or checks that are not applicable in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Report Type: You may be trying to run a report that is not designed to handle exceptions or checks in the way you are attempting.
  Report Configuration: The report you are using may not be configured to check exceptions, or it may not be set up to run in the context you are using.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute certain types of reports or checks.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KH261 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Report Type: Ensure that you are using the correct report type