How To Fix 0K526 - Sort criterion & is not in field catalog

0K526 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Sort criterion & is not in field catalog

What causes this issue?

Each output table sort criterion requires a corresponding field catalog
entry.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0K526 - Sort criterion & is not in field catalog ?

  The SAP error message 0K526 indicates that a sort criterion specified in a report or query is not included in the field catalog. This typically occurs when you are trying to sort data based on a field that is not available in the field catalog of the report or query you are executing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Not in Field Catalog: The field you are trying to sort by is not defined in the field catalog for the report or query.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the field name you are using for sorting.
  Field Exclusion: The field may have been intentionally excluded from the field catalog by the report designer or administrator.
  Data Source Changes: If the underlying data source has changed (e.g., fields added or removed), the field catalog may not be updated accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Catalog: Verify that the field you are trying to sort by is included in the field catalog