How To Fix 3G257 - Due to the sort criteria, no header information can be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Due to the sort criteria, no header information can be displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G257 - Due to the sort criteria, no header information can be displayed ?

  The SAP error message 3G257 ("Due to the sort criteria, no header information can be displayed") typically occurs when you are trying to display a report or a list in SAP, and the sorting criteria you have selected leads to a situation where the system cannot display the header information for the data being retrieved.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Sorting Criteria: The sorting criteria you have selected may not be compatible with the data structure, leading to a situation where the header information cannot be displayed.
  Data Selection: The selection criteria may result in an empty dataset or a dataset that does not have any relevant header information.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or the way the data is structured in the underlying tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Change Sort Criteria:
  
  Review the sort criteria you have applied and try changing it to a different field that is more appropriate for the data you are trying to display.
  
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to filter the data is correct and that it is not resulting in an empty dataset.
  
  
  
  Review Report Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the report configuration, check if there are any settings that need to be adjusted to allow for proper display of header information.
  
  
  
  Use Different Display Options:
  
  If the report allows, try using different display options or layouts that may not require the same sorting criteria.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction or report you are using to see if there are known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes depending on the context (e.g., reports, lists).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.