How To Fix 00820 - You must define icons in strict ascending order: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 820

• Message text: You must define icons in strict ascending order: &

What causes this issue?

You have defined icons. The IDs of these icons are not in strictly
ascending order.

System Response

The system cannot save the icon.

How to fix this error?

Use report <ICON> to see the next ID that you should assign.
Delete the icon you have just defined and define it again. Use the next
ID in sequential order.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00820 - You must define icons in strict ascending order: & ?

  The SAP error message "00820: You must define icons in strict ascending order" typically occurs in the context of customizing the SAP GUI or when working with SAP's graphical user interface (GUI) settings. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way icons are defined in the system, specifically that they are not arranged in a strict ascending order.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the configuration of icons in the SAP GUI. When defining icons for various functions or applications, SAP requires that these icons be assigned in a strict ascending order based on their sequence numbers. If there are gaps or if the sequence numbers are not in order, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check the configuration of the icons and ensure that they are defined in strict ascending order. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access the Icon Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code where the icons are defined (this could be in a customizing transaction or a specific application).
  
  
  
  Review Icon Definitions:
  
  Look for the section where icons are defined. This may involve navigating through various customizing options depending on your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Check Sequence Numbers:
  
  Ensure that the sequence numbers assigned to each icon are in strict ascending order. For example, if you have icons with sequence numbers 1, 2, 3, and 5, you need to change the 5 to 4 to maintain the order.
  
  
  
  Adjust Icon Definitions:
  
  If you find any gaps or incorrect sequences, adjust the sequence numbers accordingly. Make sure there are no duplicates and that each icon has a unique sequence number.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes and exit the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Re-test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error. SAP frequently updates its documentation and may have specific notes addressing this issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP GUI documentation for guidelines on icon configuration and best practices.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 00820 and ensure that your icon definitions are correctly configured.