How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RP_E863 - Separation criteria in collection scenario are not valid

/PF1/MSG_RP_E863 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RP_E -

• Message number: 863

• Message text: Separation criteria in collection scenario are not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP_E863 - Separation criteria in collection scenario are not valid ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP_E863 indicates that there is an issue with the separation criteria defined in a collection scenario. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Collections Management or SAP Credit Management, where specific criteria are used to separate or categorize items for collection purposes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the separation criteria you have defined in your collection scenario are not valid. This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The separation criteria may not be properly configured in the collection scenario settings.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters for the separation criteria might be missing or incorrectly set.
  Incompatible Criteria: The criteria defined may not be compatible with the data or the business rules set in the system.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that the criteria are trying to process, such as missing or incorrect values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
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