How To Fix 0K116 - A maximum of & sort fields is allowed

0K116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0K - Messages for "General List Modules"

• Message number: 116

• Message text: A maximum of & sort fields is allowed

What causes this issue?

A maximum of &V1& sort fields is allowed. This applies to both the
header and item levels in hierarchical lists.

System Response

The sort definition is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Sort by a maximum of &V1& fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0K116 - A maximum of & sort fields is allowed ?

  The SAP error message 0K116 indicates that you have exceeded the maximum number of sort fields allowed in a particular context, such as when creating a report or executing a query. This error typically arises when you attempt to sort data using more fields than the system permits.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because SAP has a limit on the number of sort fields that can be used in certain operations. This limit is set to ensure optimal performance and resource management. When you try to sort by more fields than allowed, the system generates this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Sort Fields: Review the fields you are trying to sort by and remove any unnecessary fields. Aim to keep the number of sort fields within the allowed limit.
  
  
  Check Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction or report