How To Fix 0K117 - No sort defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No sort defined

What causes this issue?

You have not specified any sort fields.

System Response

The sort is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Specify sort fields or cancel, in which case the list is unchanged.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0K117 - No sort defined ?

  The SAP error message 0K117: No sort defined typically occurs in the context of reporting or data extraction processes, particularly when using SAP Query or similar reporting tools. This error indicates that the system expects a sort order to be defined for the output data, but none has been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sort Criteria: The report or query you are trying to execute does not have any sort criteria defined. This can happen if the user did not specify any sorting options when creating or executing the report.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or query, where the sort order is not set up correctly.
  Data Structure: The underlying data structure may not support sorting due to the way it is defined or due to missing fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Sort Criteria:
  
  Go to the report or query definition.
  Look for the sorting options (often found in the selection screen or layout settings).
  Specify the fields by which you want to sort the output data (e.g., by date, name, etc.).
  Save the changes and try running the report again.
  
  
  
  Check Query Configuration:
  
  If you are using SAP Query, check the query configuration to ensure that sorting is properly defined.
  You can access the query via transaction codes like SQ01 (for query management) and SQ02 (for info set management).
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the data and perform sorting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the reporting tool you are using, as the steps may vary based on the version and configuration of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SQ01, SQ02, and SQ03 for managing queries and info sets.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this error.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly define sorting in reports to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 0K117: No sort defined error and successfully execute your report or query.