How To Fix KI861 - Start of list

KI861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Start of list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI861 - Start of list ?

  The SAP error message KI861 ("Start of list") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that involves cost center accounting or internal orders. This message indicates that the system has not found any data to display based on the selection criteria you provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  No Data Available: The most common cause of this error is that there are no records that match the selection criteria you have entered. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect date range.
  Incorrect cost center or internal order specified.
  No postings made for the selected period.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data, leading to an empty result set.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The filters applied in the report may be too restrictive, resulting in no data being returned.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that:
  
  The date range is correct and includes